Description
This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is an easy and delightful dessert featuring layers of tangy lemon pie filling, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and a crunchy golden cake topping. No mixing bowls or complicated steps—just layer and bake for a luscious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Layer
- 1 can (21 ounces) lemon pie filling
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Lemon Filling: Spread the entire can of lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the first layer.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar (if using), and vanilla extract. Mix until mostly smooth, allowing some small lumps for texture.
- Add Cream Cheese Layer: Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the lemon pie filling, covering as much area as possible without spreading.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and lemon layers, ensuring full coverage to create your crumbly topping.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter uniformly over the cake mix layer, making sure to moisten as much surface area as possible for a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm alone or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Serve warm on its own or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- For a more pronounced citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture before spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
