Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the ultimate treat for dessert lovers! This delightful cake combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with a refreshing burst of lemon, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. With minimal preparation and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this irresistible dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. Each slice offers a unique texture and flavor profile, featuring layers of sweet lemon pie filling and a buttery cake base. Whether served on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this zesty lemon treat will leave everyone craving more!
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 with melted butter until crumbly. Press half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread lemon pie filling evenly over the cake base.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread over the lemon layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cake mix on top; it’s okay if some gaps remain.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let 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 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg