Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of this Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake. A luscious combination of lemon cake mix, lemon pie filling, and a creamy cream cheese layer – all topped with a buttery crust. This easy dessert is a perfect balance of citrus and richness, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box lemon cake mix
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the filling: Spread the lemon pie filling in the dish.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add cream cheese layer: Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the pie filling.
- Add cake mix and butter: Sprinkle cake mix over, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Delicious with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- For extra tang, add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.