Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and creamy cream cheese. This easy-to-make dessert is ideal for any occasion—be it family gatherings, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With minimal prep time and a deliciously unique flavor profile, this cake will become a staple in your dessert repertoire. The layers of lemon pie filling and smooth cream cheese create a refreshing treat that’s both comforting and indulgent. Top it off with powdered sugar or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix and melted butter until crumbly; press half into the pan.
- Spread lemon pie filling evenly over the cake mixture.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth; layer over lemon filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mix on top for texture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before slicing; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg