A little sunshine in winter: Toss these 4 ingredients together and let them turn into a cozy, bright dessert night.

This 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Lemon Blueberry Spoon Cake is one of those back-pocket desserts that feels far more special than the effort it requires. Spoon cakes fall somewhere between a pudding cake and a cobbler: tender and cakey on top, soft and saucy underneath, and meant to be served warm straight from the pot with a spoon. While spoon cakes have roots in classic American “dump” and pudding cakes—where simple pantry ingredients are layered and baked into something magically self-saucing—this version leans into bright, Midwestern-friendly flavors: sunny lemon and juicy blueberries. Using frozen blueberries makes this dessert a year-round option, perfect for when fresh fruit is out of season but you still want something that tastes like summer. It’s an easy, low-stress finish to a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, and the slow cooker does all the work while you focus on the rest of the meal.