Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful and easy dessert that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the zesty brightness of lemon. This simple-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a family gathering, a potluck, or simply enjoying a sweet treat at home. With its luscious layers of lemon filling and cream cheese, this cake promises to impress your guests with its flavor and presentation. Plus, it requires minimal prep time and just a few basic ingredients, making it an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Press half into the baking pan as the base.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the cake mix layer.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread this mixture over the lemon filling.
- Sprinkle the remaining cake mix on top for texture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set. Let cool for at least 45 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg