Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert with layers of buttery crust, creamy lemon filling, and a crumbly topping. Perfect for any occasion and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish
- 1 (13.25- to 15.25-ounce) box yellow, butter, or lemon cake mix
- 1 (21-ounce) can lemon pie filling, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8×8- or 9×9-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
- Prepare the crust mixture: Mix 10 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and 1 box of cake mix together with a fork in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it lightly into an even layer to form a thin crust.
- Make the cream cheese layer: Beat 16 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the lemon pie filling, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt together with a hand mixer on medium speed or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread this mixture evenly over the crust.
- Add the lemon pie filling: Spread the remaining lemon pie filling in an even layer over the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with crumb layer: Sprinkle the remaining cake mix and butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake the cake: Bake until the cake jiggles slightly in the middle and is browned around the edges, about 40 to 45 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for at least 45 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Scoop into serving bowls and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to ensure a smooth mixture.
- For a tangier flavor, you can add fresh lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (calculated based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
