Description
This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a sweet, tangy, and creamy dessert that takes only a few minutes to prepare. With its lemony flavor, smooth cream cheese filling, and golden cake topping, it’s a perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a quick dessert or a treat to share with family and friends, this simple dump cake has you covered.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon pie filling.
- Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Ensure you cover as much of the cake mix as possible for even baking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- This cake is super easy to make and can be customized with other fruit pie fillings (like cherry or blueberry) if you prefer.
- Top with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries for extra indulgence.
- Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving so it sets nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg