Description
Indulgent lemon cream cheese dump cake brings zesty sunshine to dessert tables with minimal effort. Rich, tangy layers meld together effortlessly, promising pure delight when you want something quick and deliciously comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) lemon cake mix
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) lemon pie filling
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, cubed
Butter Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Optional Toppings:
- (No optional toppings specified in original recipe)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and coat a square baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to ensure easy release.
- Create the first layer by spreading lemon pie filling across the entire bottom of the baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Sprinkle half of the lemon cake mix uniformly over the lemon pie filling, covering the entire surface.
- Distribute cubed cream cheese evenly across the cake mix layer, creating random pockets of creamy texture.
- Generously scatter the remaining cake mix over the cream cheese, completely covering the previous layer.
- Strategically place thin butter slices across the top of the cake mix, aiming to cover maximum surface area for optimal moisture and flavor.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the cake mix fully absorbs the butter.
- After removing from the oven, let the cake rest for 15-20 minutes, allowing layers to settle and flavors to meld together.
- Serve warm, optionally complementing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a delicate dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that maintains the rich, indulgent texture.
- Adjust baking time by checking the cake’s golden-brown top and inserting a toothpick to ensure complete baking around the 35-minute mark.
- For a zestier flavor profile, sprinkle fresh lemon zest over the top before baking to enhance the citrusy notes and add a bright, aromatic touch.
- Reduce sugar content by using a sugar-free lemon pie filling and a low-sugar cake mix for a lighter, diabetic-friendly dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg