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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that layers creamy lemon-infused cream cheese with tangy lemon pie filling and a crumbly cake mix topping. It’s baked until golden and bubbly, creating a luscious, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the baking dish
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg

Other Ingredients

  • 1 (13.25 to 15.25-ounce) box yellow, butter, or lemon cake mix
  • 1 (21-ounce) can lemon pie filling, divided
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  3. Add egg: Incorporate the large egg into the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined, creating a rich and velvety base.
  4. Layer cream cheese mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the first layer.
  5. Add lemon pie filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out gently for consistent flavor throughout.
  6. Top with cake mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the lemon pie filling layer without stirring, which will ensure a crumbly and textured topping once baked.
  7. Add remaining butter: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter over the cake mix to help achieve a golden, crisp crust.
  8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
  9. Cool slightly: Remove from oven and let the cake cool slightly to set before serving.
  10. Serve: Enjoy warm as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra decadence.

Notes

  • Do not stir after adding the cake mix; this is key to forming the signature crumbly topping.
  • Room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth mixture without lumps.
  • You can use any flavor of cake mix such as yellow, butter, or lemon to adjust sweetness and flavor profile.
  • For a dairy-free variation, alternative butter and cream cheese substitutes can be used.
  • Serve warm to enjoy the melty cream cheese and bubbling lemon pie filling.

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