4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
This simple and delicious 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the perfect combination of tart lemon pie filling, creamy cream cheese, and a buttery cake topping. A quick and easy dessert for any occasion
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese over the pie filling.
- Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Do not mix, just spread it out.
- Top with Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a bit of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for added freshness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg