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Lemon Dump Cake Recipe

Lemon Dump Cake Recipe

This lemon dump cake recipe is easy to make with just four main ingredients: lemon pie filling, yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and butter. The cake is moist, tangy, and perfect for any gathering. It has a lemony base, creamy middle, and buttery topping. It’s a simple dessert that appeals to lemon lovers and is great for busy bakers, taking only 5 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes total.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Lemon Pie Filling: 2 cans 21 oz each
  • Yellow Cake Mix: 1 box 15.25 oz
  • Cream Cheese: 8 oz cubed, room temperature
  • Butter: 12 tbsp 1½ sticks, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Pour the lemon pie filling into the dish and spread it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the cake mix over the lemon pie filling. Do not mix.
  • Cube the cream cheese and scatter the pieces over the cake mix.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade lemon pie filling.
  • For a more lemony flavor, opt for lemon-flavored cake mix.
  • This recipe is also customizable: add cream cheese layers, nuts, or berries for different variations.
  • The cake can be served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • For storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
 
Keyword Lemon Dump Cake, Lemon Cake Mix, Easy Lemon Dessert, Dump Cake Recipe