4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
This tangy and creamy dessert is so easy to make, yet delivers a burst of lemon flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for lemon lovers!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup. - Assemble the Dump Cake:
Spread the entire can of lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Drop spoonfuls of softened cream cheese over the pie filling, spreading it gently to distribute. - Add the Cake Mix:
Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and pie filling layers. Do not stir—this creates the classic dump cake texture! - Top with Butter:
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix, ensuring as much coverage as possible.
Use a spoon to lightly press down any dry spots if needed. - Bake the Cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile—feel free to add a handful of fresh berries or a drizzle of glaze on top for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a more intense lemon flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg