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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
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This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that perfectly blends tangy lemon flavor with creamy richness and a buttery, golden cake topping. Ideal for both casual family treats and special occasions, it requires minimal preparation and delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors with every bite.

Ingredients

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Lemon Layer

  • 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake Topping

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps to form a luscious base for the cake.
  2. Spread the Lemon Filling: Pour the lemon pie filling evenly into the bottom of a greased baking dish, forming the tangy foundation of the cake.
  3. Add the Cream Cheese Layer: Gently spoon or pour the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over the lemon pie filling layer to create a beautiful contrast.
  4. Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Evenly distribute the dry yellow cake mix over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely to form the cakey top.
  5. Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, which will help create a moist, tender crumb and a golden brown crust after baking.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown. Allow the cake to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the layers set properly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
  • Don’t skip fresh lemon zest for added citrus brightness.
  • Spread each layer carefully for balanced flavor and texture.
  • Watch baking time closely to avoid drying out the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool before slicing for neat, clean pieces.

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Keywords: lemon dessert, cream cheese cake, dump cake, easy lemon cake, crowd-pleasing dessert, quick lemon dessert

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