Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake for a zesty and creamy dessert experience. This easy-to-make treat combines the tangy flavors of lemon with the richness of cream cheese, all in a comforting cake 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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Cake:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box lemon cake mix
Lemon Filling:
- 1 (21-ounce) can lemon pie filling
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Nonstick spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the base: Spread the lemon pie filling in the dish.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, then spoon over the pie filling.
- Add the cake mix: Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly over the top.
- Finish with butter: Pour melted butter over the cake mix.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- For extra lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
