Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake: A Zesty, Creamy Dessert Made Simple

If you’re craving a dessert that’s zesty, creamy, and ridiculously easy, the Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is your new best friend. This cake combines tangy lemon, velvety cream cheese, and a soft, buttery cake base—without the fuss of complicated mixing or layered baking techniques. It’s perfect for busy bakers, last-minute guests, or anyone who loves a burst of citrusy sweetness.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• Optional toppings: powdered sugar, lemon zest, or whipped cream

(Tip: Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature—it blends more smoothly and prevents lumps.)

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pan

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.

(Pro Tip: Greasing ensures your dump cake doesn’t stick and helps the edges crisp lightly.)

Step 2: Layer the Cream Cheese

1. Cut the softened cream cheese into small cubes.
2. Scatter the cubes evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.

This layer creates pockets of creamy richness that melt into the cake as it bakes.

Step 3: Add Lemon Pie Filling

1. Spoon the lemon pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
2. Spread gently with a spatula or back of a spoon to cover most of the cream cheese.

(Tip: You can add a little lemon zest here for extra brightness if desired.)

Step 4: Sprinkle the Cake Mix

1. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the lemon and cream cheese layers.
2. Don’t mix—this is a “dump cake,” meaning the layers stay separate and bake together.

Step 5: Drizzle Melted Butter

1. Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
2. Use a spatula to gently guide it around the pan, ensuring most of the dry cake mix gets some butter.

(Tip: The butter helps the cake mix absorb moisture from the lemon and cream cheese, creating a soft, golden crust.)

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