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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple yet luscious dessert made by layering lemon pie filling, sweetened cream cheese, and lemon cake mix, then baking until golden and bubbly. The cake offers a delightful combination of tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, perfect for an easy but impressive treat.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
  2. Add Lemon Pie Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful base layer.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. This step ensures no lumps and a perfect sweet-tart balance.
  4. Layer Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon pie filling evenly but don’t spread it out or mix it in.
  5. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Avoid stirring to maintain distinct layers and proper texture.
  6. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter uniformly over the top of the cake mix. The butter helps create a golden crust as it bakes.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the filling underneath is bubbly, indicating it’s fully cooked.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let it set. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers after adding the cake mix and butter; this ensures proper layering and texture.
  • Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps and to blend easily with sugar.
  • You can substitute lemon pie filling with homemade lemon curd for a fresher taste.
  • This dump cake can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • For a decorative touch, dusting with powdered sugar before serving is recommended but optional.

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