4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
This 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple, tangy, and creamy dessert that combines lemon cake mix, lemon pie filling, cream cheese, and butter for a quick and delicious treat. Perfect for any occasion, this dump cake is easy to prepare and bakes into a moist and flavorful dessert with a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Pie Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a tangy base for the cake.
- Prepare Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese evenly over the lemon pie filling layer.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Do not mix the layers; keeping them separate helps create different textures.
- Pour Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix layer. This helps to moisten and bind the cake during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is bubbling around the edges, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Do not mix the layers after assembling; this helps the cake develop a nice texture.
- You can substitute lemon pie filling with another fruit pie filling if preferred.
- For easier slicing and serving, allow the cake to cool completely.
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure it spreads easily and evenly.
- Butter can be salted or unsalted based on personal preference but unsalted is recommended to control sodium level.
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