Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a wonderfully easy and delicious dessert combining tangy lemon pie filling, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and yellow cake mix, all baked to golden perfection. This no-fuss cake features layers of luscious flavors and a tender crumb, ideal for casual gatherings or a sweet treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Layer Lemon Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer of the cake.
- Add Cream Cheese Dollops: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon pie filling evenly across the dish.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cream cheese mixture, distributing it so it forms a consistent layer.
- Drizzle Butter and Add Nuts: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix layer, and if desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts across the top for added texture.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the cake is set through the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Notes
- This dump cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- You can substitute lemon pie filling with other flavors such as cherry or apple for variations.
- Powdered sugar dusting adds a nice presentation but is optional.
