Description
Sweet Southern comfort meets zesty lemon cream cheese dump cake in this ridiculously easy dessert. Simple ingredients cascade into a tangy, moist masterpiece that delights taste buds and brings smiles around any gathering table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) yellow or lemon cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) lemon pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
Garnish:
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create an even layer of lemon pie filling across the entire bottom of the prepared dish.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar until silky and smooth, creating soft, creamy dollops to distribute gently over the lemon filling.
- Distribute dry cake mix uniformly across the cream cheese and lemon layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt butter and carefully pour over the cake mix, aiming for consistent distribution across the surface.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, bubbling top that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to rest and slightly cool for 10-15 minutes, helping it set and become easier to serve.
- Optional: Enhance presentation by sprinkling fresh lemon zest across the top for a bright, citrusy accent before serving.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the dessert celiac-friendly.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar for a lighter version that still maintains delicious flavor profiles.
- Enhance citrus intensity by adding fresh lemon juice or extra zest directly into the cream cheese mixture for a more vibrant taste experience.
- Prevent cake mix from becoming too dry by ensuring even butter distribution and monitoring oven temperature during baking to maintain optimal moisture levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg