Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe is a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines the tangy zest of lemon with the creamy richness of cream cheese. This simple yet impressive treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights in. With minimal effort and just a handful of ingredients, you can create a flavorful cake that’s sure to wow your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Each bite offers a burst of citrusy goodness, complemented by a light cake base and a luscious cream cheese layer. Whether served warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, this dump cake is an irresistible indulgence that everyone will love.
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 large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the base layer.
- In another bowl, beat together 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; it doesn’t need to fully cover the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set. Allow cooling 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 piece (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg