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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert combining moist lemon cake mix, tangy lemon pie filling, and a rich cream cheese layer. It’s baked to golden perfection and offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Mix Layer

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or lemon cake mix)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Lemon Filling

  • 1.5 to 2 cans (21 oz) lemon pie filling

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix and press cake base: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press half of this crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the cake base.
  3. Add lemon pie filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly over the cake mix base layer, ensuring a uniform coverage for consistent flavor.
  4. Prepare cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the lemon filling.
  5. Top with remaining cake mix: Sprinkle the remaining half of the cake mix crumbs uniformly over the cream cheese layer, providing a crumbly topping.
  6. Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns a golden brown and the cake is set.
  7. Cool before serving: Once baked, allow the cake to cool for at least 45 minutes in the pan before slicing and serving to enable the layers to set well.

Notes

  • You can use lemon cake mix instead of yellow cake mix for a more pronounced lemon flavor.
  • Be sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand to ensure smooth mixing and spreading.
  • Cooling the cake properly helps the layers to hold together and improves slicing.
  • For an extra lemony touch, garnish with fresh lemon zest or a drizzle of lemon glaze before serving.
  • This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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