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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A delightful and easy-to-make Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake featuring a tangy lemon pie filling layered with creamy sweetened cream cheese, topped with a buttery yellow cake mix crust that bakes to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick dessert that offers bright citrus flavors with a rich creamy texture.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Cake Topping

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Spread Lemon Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the first flavorful layer.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Cream Cheese Layer: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon filling, then gently spread it out evenly without disturbing the bottom layer too much.
  5. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cream cheese layer, ensuring a uniform coverage.
  6. Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to help it bake into a rich, golden crust.
  7. Bake Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set for easier slicing and to enjoy the full flavor.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • You can substitute lemon pie filling with homemade lemon curd for a fresher taste.
  • Be careful not to overbake to prevent drying out the cake.
  • This cake can be served warm or chilled, both delicious.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Lemon cream cheese dump cake, easy lemon dessert, yellow cake mix dessert, lemon pie filling cake, simple baked cake

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