Recipe Card of Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Savor the simple, mouth-watering goodness of a Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake. Just a handful of ingredients transform into a tangy dessert that’s delightfully refreshing and swift to make.
Ingredients list
- 16 oz lemon pie filling
- 15 oz yellow cake mix
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter thinly sliced
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Warm your oven up to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking dish with a smear of butter or a light spray of non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the lemon pie filling into the dish, making sure to spread it out evenly toward every corner.
- Sprinkle half of the yellow cake mix over the pie filling. Evenly arrange the cubed cream cheese across this layer. Top with the remaining cake mix.
- Cover the top with thin slices of butter placed in an overlapping pattern. This helps the top layer bake up moist and flavorful.
- Bake your creation for 35 to 40 minutes. It's ready when it passes the toothpick test—clean and without crumbs!
- Once out of the oven, let it rest and cool for 15 to 20 minutes. This pause intensifies flavors and makes serving a breeze.
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Notes
Consider pairing this delight with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of lemon zest for an additional pop of flavor.