Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe, a quick and easy dessert that harmonizes the zesty brightness of lemon with the creamy richness of cream cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this cake impresses with its beautiful layers and minimal preparation. Just mix, layer, and bake for a luscious treat that’s sure to please family and friends alike. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled for a refreshing finish, this cake is an effortless way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy it at potlucks, holiday gatherings, or cozy weeknight dinners—wherever you go, this cake will shine!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Press half into the bottom of the pan.
- Spread lemon pie filling over the cake base evenly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread over the lemon filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mixture on top for texture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let 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 (75g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg