Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, a luscious dessert that perfectly marries the zesty brightness of lemon with creamy cheese and a buttery cake base. This easy-to-make treat is designed for busy bakers, taking just 15 minutes to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or craving a sweet weeknight indulgence, this cake delivers a refreshing taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its simple layering of lemon filling and cream cheese, it’s not only delicious but also visually appealing. Plus, minimal prep means more time enjoying your creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow or lemon cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 to 2 cans (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the cake mix with melted butter until crumbly; press half into the baking dish as the base.
- Spread lemon pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
- Beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth; layer over the lemon filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mix on top without fully covering.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool for at least 45 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg