Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe, where tangy lemon zest meets creamy cheese. This easy dessert is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to simple weeknight treats. Layers of lemon pie filling and rich cream cheese create a refreshing yet indulgent cake that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few simple steps and minimal cleanup, you can whip up this luscious dessert in no time. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream for a delectable experience that’s sure to brighten any day!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Press half into the prepared pan.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the cake base.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread over the lemon filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mix over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Allow to 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 100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg