Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe, a scrumptious dessert that marries the zesty brightness of lemon with the creamy richness of cream cheese. This easy-to-make treat requires minimal prep time and is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a sweet indulgence at home. With layers of buttery cake mix, tangy lemon filling, and a velvety cream cheese layer, every bite offers a burst of refreshing flavor. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar or served warm with ice cream, this cake will quickly become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Experience the joy of baking with this simple yet impressive recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or lemon cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 to 2 cans (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Press half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread lemon pie filling over the cake base evenly.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread over the lemon filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mixture on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg