A Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a super easy and delicious dessert that’s perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This one combines the brightness of lemon with creamy cheese and a cake-like texture that’s irresistible!Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 box lemon cake mix (or yellow cake mix if you can’t find lemon)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, melted)
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling (or lemon curd for a richer flavor)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
- Assemble the cake:
- Spread the can of lemon pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the pie filling. It doesn’t need to be perfect—just spread it out a bit as best as you can.
- Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix (or yellow cake mix) evenly over the top of the cream cheese and lemon filling layers.
- Add the butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. The butter will melt into the cake as it bakes, creating a crumbly topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. You may notice some of the filling bubbling up through the top, which is totally fine!
- Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is tangy, creamy, and sweet all in one bite, with minimal effort. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or just a cozy treat at home!
Let me know if you need any other variations or tips for making it even better!
