Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, a dessert that combines the zesty flavor of lemons with the creamy richness of cream cheese. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from summer gatherings to cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
- 1 can (15 ounces) lemon pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Fresh lemon slices or zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.
- Layer the Ingredients: Pour the lemon pie filling into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pie filling, spreading it gently but not completely covering the filling. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the top of the cream cheese layer. Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring that it covers as much of the mix as possible.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh lemon slices or zest, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a versatile dessert. For a different flavor profile, substitute lemon pie filling with other fruit fillings like cherry, blueberry, or peach. To make this dessert gluten-free, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix. For a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place individual servings in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds or until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg