Description
This Irresistible Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple, decadent dessert that combines zesty lemon pie filling, creamy cream cheese, and a golden cake topping. With minimal prep, just layer the ingredients, bake, and enjoy the gooey, sweet, and tangy goodness. Perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the bottom.
3️⃣ Add the cream cheese: Cut the softened cream cheese into small cubes and place them evenly over the lemon pie filling.
4️⃣ Add the cake mix: Pour the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Do not stir or mix.
5️⃣ Drizzle with butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix.
6️⃣ Bake the cake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and bubbly around the edges.
7️⃣ Finish and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top before serving.
Notes
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The “dump” method makes this cake incredibly easy to prepare, with no mixing required!
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The cream cheese layer becomes wonderfully gooey and creamy, making a perfect contrast to the fluffy cake topping.
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You can also add a drizzle of lemon glaze or whipped cream for extra flavor if desired.
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Letting the cake cool slightly before serving helps the flavors meld together, but it’s hard to resist enjoying it while it’s still warm!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40–45 min