A 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a super simple and delicious dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with creamy cheesecake, all topped with a buttery cake layer. It’s the perfect easy treat when you want something sweet without all the fuss. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of lemon cake mix (or yellow cake mix for a subtler lemon flavor)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling (or lemon curd for a richer flavor)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread the lemon pie filling (or lemon curd) evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Cut the softened cream cheese into small cubes and scatter it over the lemon filling.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix over the top. Don’t mix it in — just let it rest on top.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. It will help create a crumbly, golden topping.
3. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly, and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
4. Serve:
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving. It’s great served warm, but you can also enjoy it chilled.
- You can top it with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or even a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra indulgent touch.
Tips:
- Lemon Zest: For extra lemon flavor, sprinkle some lemon zest over the top before baking.
- Variation: You can swap out the lemon pie filling for fruit fillings like blueberry or cherry for a different flavor twist.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: If you like a cream cheese swirl in your cake, use a knife to gently swirl the softened cream cheese into the lemon pie filling before topping with cake mix.
This 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is an incredibly simple yet delicious dessert with all the bright flavors of lemon and creamy richness. Enjoy the ease and delightful taste! 🍋✨