Making Magic Lemon Cobbler is as easy as following these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

3. Whisk Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, milk, self-rising flour, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

4. Pour the Batter: Carefully pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Do not stir.

5. Add Lemon Juice: Slowly pour the fresh lemon juice over the batter. The batter will float on top, so do not mix it.

6. Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

7. Cool Slightly: Once baked, remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

8. Dust with Sugar: If desired, dust the cooled cobbler with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.