4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
This easy 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake combines zesty lemon pie filling with creamy rich cream cheese layered over a box cake mix and topped with butter, baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple, no-fuss dessert perfect for any occasion, requiring minimal prep time and delivering a moist, flavorful treat that balances tart and sweet flavors with a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 1 can lemon pie filling (approximately 21 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready when you prepare the cake layers.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Add Lemon Pie Filling: Spread the entire can of lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Add Cream Cheese Layer: Cut the softened cream cheese into small chunks and scatter it evenly over the lemon pie filling layer.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cream cheese layer, making sure to cover it completely.
- Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix. This will moisten the cake mix and create a crisp, golden top once baked.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easy layering and even melting.
- Make sure to drizzle the melted butter evenly for uniform browning.
- Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to avoid runny slices.
- For extra flavor, garnish with lemon zest or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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