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4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe
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This 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is an easy, tangy, and creamy dessert that combines bright lemon flavors with rich cream cheese. Perfect for quick baking, it features a lemon pie filling base topped with cream cheese and a lemon cake mix, all baked to golden perfection with melted butter on top. A delightful treat for lemon lovers and a simple dessert to whip up for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 box lemon cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
  • 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted 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. Layer Lemon Pie Filling: Spread the entire can of lemon pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth base layer.
  3. Add Cream Cheese: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese evenly over the lemon pie filling layer.
  4. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix over the cream cheese layer without mixing the layers together.
  5. Pour Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix, ensuring coverage across the entire surface.
  6. Bake: Bake the assembled cake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is bubbling at the edges.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar to enhance presentation and flavor.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
  • Do not stir or mix layers once assembled; the dump cake relies on layering for texture contrasts.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make spooning easier and to achieve smooth dollops.
  • If you prefer a less sweet dessert, consider using a sugar-free lemon cake mix and reduced-sugar pie filling.
  • Letting the cake cool helps it set for cleaner slices when serving.
  • This dessert pairs nicely with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped topping.

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Keywords: lemon dump cake, cream cheese lemon cake, easy lemon dessert, 4 ingredient cake, no-mix lemon cake, lemon cream cheese dessert

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