Description
This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a tangy lemon pie filling layered beneath a creamy sweetened cream cheese topping, all covered with a buttery yellow cake mix crust. Baked until golden and bubbly, this dump cake is perfect for a quick crowd-pleasing treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Spread Lemon Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of lemon pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the lemon filling. Gently spread it to cover the filling surface as much as possible without mixing the layers.
- Add Cake Mix Layer: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
- Drizzle with Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix layer. This helps create the crispy, golden crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese for a richer flavor.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- You can substitute the lemon pie filling with other fruit pie fillings for different flavors.
- The cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
