** Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful tangy sweetness of Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake. This easy dessert combines zesty lemon flavors with creamy cream cheese for a luscious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box lemon cake mix
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread Lemon Pie Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon pie filling.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the top—do not stir. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix to moisten as much as possible.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- For extra zing, add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
