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!
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.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring it reaches the corners.
- Sprinkle half of the cake mix over the pie filling, covering it as evenly as possible.
- Evenly distribute the cubed cream cheese on top of the cake mix layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cake mix over the cream cheese, ensuring an even coating.
- 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.
- 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.
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.