Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth; do not overmix.
- Pour batter over the melted butter. Do not stir.
- Spoon lemon pie filling evenly over the batter. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup sugar and lemon zest on top.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and set while the center remains gooey.
- Rest 10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.