Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of tangy lemon pie filling, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and a buttery yellow cake topping. Perfect for those who want a simple yet impressive treat with a tender crumb and a burst of citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Layer
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Cake Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Spread Lemon Filling: Evenly spread the lemon pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the fruit base layer.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Apply Cream Cheese Layer: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon filling. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread it but keep some texture; the mixture should be distributed unevenly to create pockets of creaminess.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely to form the cake topping.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix. This will help the cake mix bake into a moist, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly, indicating the filling is heated through and the cake topping is cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. This helps the layers set and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Mix the powdered sugar and cream cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- Do not stir layers after adding – the layering effect creates a moist, flavorful cake.
- You can substitute lemon pie filling with other fruit pie fillings for variation.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
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