Description
Heavenly lemon cream cheese dump cake blends tangy citrus with rich, creamy textures in a simple dessert that delights. Effortless preparation meets pure comfort, inviting you to savor each delectable, zesty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) lemon pie filling
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create an even base by spreading the lemon pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transform the cream cheese into a smooth consistency by beating it thoroughly in a separate mixing bowl, then delicately drop spoonfuls across the pie filling layer.
- Distribute the dry lemon cake mix uniformly over the cream cheese layer, maintaining a consistent blanket without disturbing the underlying layers.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly across the cake mix, allowing it to penetrate and create a rich, golden surface during baking.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate complete cooking.
- Allow the cake to rest and slightly cool after removing from the oven, enhancing its texture and making it easier to serve. Garnish with optional toppings like whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or fresh seasonal berries for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature to create smooth, lump-free dollops across the lemon pie filling.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of the cake’s overall sweetness, preventing potential excessive saltiness.
- Transform this dessert into a gluten-free version by substituting regular cake mix with a gluten-free alternative without compromising taste or texture.
- Consider adding lemon zest directly into the cream cheese layer for an extra burst of citrusy brightness and enhanced flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg