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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert made by layering lemon pie filling, a creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture, and dry lemon cake mix, all topped with melted butter and baked to golden perfection. It combines tangy lemon flavors with a rich, creamy texture in an easy one-bowl prep that’s perfect for gatherings and quick treats.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 (21-ounce) can lemon pie filling

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box lemon cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake.
  2. Spread Pie Filling: Evenly spread the lemon pie filling at the bottom of the prepared baking dish as the base layer of the dessert.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese Layer: In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture evenly over the lemon pie filling layer.
  4. Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the entire dish without mixing it into the layers below, allowing distinct layers to form during baking.
  5. Pour Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix, trying to cover as much surface as possible to help the cake mix bake into a golden crust.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra richness.
  • For added lemony brightness, sprinkle lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture before layering.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving to restore warmth and softness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemon-cream-cheese-dump-cake-recipe-4/