4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
A delightfully straightforward dessert, this lemon dump cake balances sweet richness with tangy zest. Requiring only four basic ingredients, it delivers a satisfyingly indulgent treat with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 cans 21 oz each lemon pie filling
- 1 block 8 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Evenly layer the lemon pie filling across the base of the prepared dish. Sprinkle half of the cake mix over the filling, ensuring a uniform layer. Arrange the cream cheese cubes evenly atop the cake mix. Scatter the remaining cake mix over the cream cheese. Drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface, covering as much of the dry mix as possible. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the surface turns a golden brown. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
Gently shaking the pan after layering the dry cake mix can help it settle more evenly, reducing the chance of dry patches. For precise distribution, consider using a spoon or small measuring cup when adding the cake mix. Substitutions for yellow cake mix include lemon, white, vanilla, or French vanilla varieties.