Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a heavenly dessert that blends the tangy brightness of lemon with creamy richness, all wrapped up in a simple dump cake process. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful treat requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, potlucks, or just a sweet indulgence at home. With its luscious layers of lemon pie filling and cream cheese, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave everyone coming back for more. Serve it warm or chilled, dusted with powdered sugar or topped with ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow 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, combine yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Press half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread lemon pie filling over the cake base evenly.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread over the lemon filling layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mix on top; bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for at least 45 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg