Description
Indulgent lemon cream cheese dump cake delivers a delightful twist on classic desserts. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make this zesty treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz/595 g) lemon pie filling
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 8 oz/226 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup/115 g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup/100 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp/5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Create an even base layer by spreading lemon pie filling across the entire bottom of the prepared dish.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the cream cheese mixture over the lemon filling, ensuring complete coverage.
- Uniformly scatter the dry cake mix across the top of the cream cheese layer, aiming for a consistent distribution.
- Generously pour melted butter over the cake mix, attempting to cover as much surface area as possible.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top that indicates complete cooking.
- Allow the cake to rest and slightly cool for 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps set the layers and intensify flavors.
- Slice and serve warm, enjoying the rich, tangy, and sweet combination of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Swap the lemon pie filling with homemade or low-sugar alternatives for a healthier twist on this classic dessert.
- Chill the cream cheese mixture beforehand to create a smoother, more consistent layer that blends perfectly with the lemon filling.
- Use gluten-free cake mix and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Add a sprinkle of lemon zest on top before baking to enhance the citrusy flavor and create a more vibrant, aromatic dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 403
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg