Description
A sweet and tangy dessert that features layers of buttery cake and gooey lemon filling. Perfect for any occasion and incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Baking Powder: 1½ teaspoons
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Buttermilk or Whole Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Extract (optional): 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Pie Filling or Lemon Curd: 21 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract into a smooth batter.
- Pour batter over melted butter. Add lemon filling evenly.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Don’t stir the layers; the magic happens as they bake.
- Add lemon zest for an extra citrus boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American