Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe, a scrumptious dessert that beautifully marries the zesty brightness of lemon with the creamy richness of cream cheese. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply treating yourself on a weeknight. With its simple layers and vibrant flavor, this dump cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it requires minimal prep time and ingredients, making it an effortless addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (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, combine cake mix and melted butter until crumbly; press half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread lemon pie filling evenly over the cake base.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, 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.
- 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: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg