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This image shows a freshly baked Four-Ingredient Cheese Dump Cake in a rectangular baking dish, with a thin layer of butter melted over the golden cake mix topping.

Four-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

Four-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple, tangy-sweet dessert that comes together with minimal effort. A luscious lemon pie filling is layered with cake mix, rich cream cheese, and buttery goodness, creating a golden, gooey treat perfect for any occasion. Just mix, bake, and enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Square baking dish
  • Butter knife or spatula
  • Measuring spoon (for optional zest)
  • Mixing spoon or fork
  • Sharp knife for cubing cream cheese
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 can lemon pie filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter thinly sliced
  • 1 package yellow cake mix

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven to 350ºF and grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
    This image shows a baking dish being greased with butter or cooking spray, preparing it for the layers of ingredients in the Four-Ingredient Cheese Dump Cake.
  • Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring it reaches the corners.
    This image shows a spatula spreading lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of a greased baking dish, creating the first layer of the dump cake.
  • Sprinkle half of the cake mix over the pie filling, covering it as evenly as possible.
    This image shows a hand evenly sprinkling half of the dry cake mix over the lemon pie filling, forming the second layer of the cake.
  • Evenly distribute the cubed cream cheese on top of the cake mix layer.
    This image shows cubed cream cheese being scattered across the cake mix layer, adding a creamy and rich texture to the dump cake.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cake mix over the cream cheese, ensuring an even coating.
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  • Thinly slice butter into pats and arrange them in a single layer on top of the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
    This image shows the Four-Ingredient Cheese Dump Cake baking in the oven, turning golden brown as the ingredients meld together.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
    This image shows the Four-Ingredient Cheese Dump Cake cooling on a countertop, ready to be scooped and served warm.

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the pie filling.
  • Use a fork to slightly mix the top layer of cake mix with butter to prevent dry spots.
  • Substitute yellow or vanilla cake mix for a slightly different flavor.