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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert combining bright citrus flavors with creamy richness. Layered with lemon pie filling, smooth cream cheese, and topped with zesty lemon cake mix and buttery goodness, it bakes to a golden bubbly perfection. Perfect for any occasion, it requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 can lemon pie filling (21 oz)

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened and cut into small pieces)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Optional Garnishes

  • Powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream
  • Lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Layer Lemon Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of lemon pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a flavorful base layer.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
  4. Distribute Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the lemon pie filling layer without smoothing it out.
  5. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and lemon layers. Do not stir or mix; let the layers remain separate.
  6. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cake mix as evenly as possible, covering most of the surface to help it bake to a golden finish.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cake top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly and set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving. For an extra special touch, dust with powdered sugar, add a dollop of whipped cream, or garnish with fresh lemon zest if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute lemon pie filling with homemade lemon curd for a richer, more natural lemon flavor.
  • For a softer topping texture, cover the cake loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • This dessert is best served warm or at room temperature to fully enjoy the creamy and tangy layers.

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