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Lemon cream cheese dump cake with a golden buttery topping and creamy layers.

Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe (Easy & Zesty Dessert)

Make lemon cream cheese dump cake with tangy citrus and creamy layers. Easy dump-and-bake dessert perfect for potlucks, parties, or quick treats!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dessert
Cuisine American-Inspired, Rustic home baking
Servings 12
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Knife for slicing butter
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (room temperature)
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries

Instructions
 

  • Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9x13-inch dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  • Layer lemon filling: Spread lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom.
  • Add cream cheese: Scatter cubed cream cheese over the lemon filling.
  • Top with cake mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and lemon layers.
  • Add butter: Place thin slices of butter evenly across the cake mix.
  • Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Cool & serve: Allow cake to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, ice cream, or berries.
  • Expert Tip: Scatter butter evenly to ensure a perfectly crisp crust.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture.
  • Sugar-free pie filling and reduced-fat cream cheese lighten the recipe.
  • Whole wheat cake mix adds fiber and a nutty flavor.
  • Crockpot method: Layer ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2–3 hours.
  • Best served warm, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
Keyword citrus dessert, easy dessert recipe, Lemon cream cheese dump cake, potluck cake, quick baking