Description
If you’re in the mood for something quick, easy, and delightfully citrusy, this Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the perfect dessert. With minimal prep work and a burst of zesty lemon flavor, it’s the ideal choice for a last-minute treat. The creamy texture from the cream cheese and the buttery, slightly crunchy cake topping will make this a new favorite in your dessert rotation.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cans (21 oz each) lemon pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional: lemon zest, powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. -
Layer the Ingredients:
Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. -
Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon filling, spreading it out evenly. -
Add the Cake Mix:
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Do not mix the layers; just leave it as is. -
Drizzle Butter:
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much as possible. Don’t worry if the butter doesn’t cover the entire cake mix — it will create delicious, crunchy bites as it bakes. -
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling. -
Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or garnish with lemon zest for an extra citrusy kick.
Notes
- Extra Zest: Add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for an extra citrus punch.
- Different Fruit Filling: Swap out the lemon pie filling for other fruit fillings like blueberry or strawberry for a different flavor profile.
- More Topping: If you want a thicker, crunchier topping, add more dry cake mix and butter.
- Vegan Version: Use a plant-based cream cheese and dairy-free butter for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
