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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
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A delightful and easy-to-make Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake that combines tangy lemon pie filling with creamy sweetened cream cheese, topped with a buttery yellow cake mix crust. Perfect for a quick dessert that’s bursting with citrus flavor and rich texture.

Ingredients

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Lemon Layer

  • 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Cake Topping

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Spread Lemon Pie Filling: Evenly distribute the lemon pie filling over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring full coverage for the base layer.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
  4. Apply Cream Cheese Layer: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon filling, then gently spread it out to create an even layer.
  5. Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer, covering the surface completely.
  6. Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer, ensuring the butter is spread throughout to help create a golden crust.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set and enhance the flavors.

Notes

  • For a tangier lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and smoother texture.
  • Use room temperature butter for even melting and distribution over the cake mix.
  • Cake is best served slightly warm but can also be enjoyed chilled.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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