Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with creamy richness. This cake features layers of moist yellow cake mix, luscious lemon pie filling, and a smooth cream cheese layer, creating a unique texture that will impress your guests. Ideal for various occasions such as family gatherings or potlucks, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy bakers looking for a sweet treat that can be enjoyed on its own or enhanced with ice cream or fresh fruit. Treat yourself to this refreshing dessert that not only looks impressive but tastes divine!
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 large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Spread half into the baking dish to form the base.
- Pour lemon pie filling evenly over the cake base.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth; spread over the lemon layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mixture on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the cream cheese layer is set.
- Allow cooling for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg