Description
This 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that combines tangy lemon pie filling with creamy cream cheese and buttery cake mix. With just four ingredients, this simple yet delicious dump cake delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a must-try treat for any occasion. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces) lemon pie filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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Layer the Ingredients: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and scatter them over the pie filling.
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Add the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cream cheese layer. Do not stir.
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Top with Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
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Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
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Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Optionally top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Fruit Filling Variations: Swap lemon pie filling for blueberry, cherry, or peach pie filling for different flavors.
- Add Crunch: Add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the cake mix for extra crunch.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: For a smoother texture, swirl the softened cream cheese into the lemon pie filling before adding the cake mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
