Description
Embrace the zesty joy of lemon and the luxurious texture of cream cheese in this delectable Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake. Perfect for those who love sweet treats but have little time to spare, this recipe combines convenience with deliciousness in a dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cans (21 oz each) lemon pie filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Filling: Evenly spread the lemon pie filling across the bottom of the dish.
- Combine the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the pie filling.
- Layer the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the lemon cake mix over the cream cheese. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring it’s well-covered.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the cake cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and adding lemon zest for a fresh touch.
Equipment
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- For a uniform crust, make sure the butter covers all the cake mix.
- Try adding a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the cream cheese mix for an extra lemon punch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg