4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake 🍋🍰
The easiest dessert you’ll ever make! This ultra-creamy, tangy-sweet lemon dump cake requires just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep—perfect for last-minute guests or lazy baking days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Only 4 ingredients (no eggs, no fuss!)
✅ Gooey cream cheese swirls + zesty lemon filling
✅ Crispy golden topping from the buttered cake mix
✅ Serve warm with ice cream—heaven in every bite!
📝 Ingredients
- 1 box (15 oz) lemon cake mix (do not prepare—use dry mix!)
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional add-ins:
- 1 tsp lemon zest (for extra zing!)
- Powdered sugar or whipped cream (for serving)
🍋 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or use nonstick spray).
2️⃣ Layer the Filling
- Spread lemon pie filling evenly in the dish.
3️⃣ Add Cream Cheese
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls over the pie filling (no need to spread).
4️⃣ Sprinkle Cake Mix
- Pour dry cake mix evenly over the top (do not stir!).
5️⃣ Drizzle with Butter
- Slowly pour melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
6️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Bake 35-40 mins until golden brown and bubbly at the edges.
- Tip: Rotate pan halfway for even browning.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Let cool 10 mins (filling will thicken).
- Top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream!
⏱ Prep Time: 5 mins | 🔥 Cook Time: 40 mins
🍽 Servings: 12 | Calories: ~280/slice
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Use COLD butter for extra crispiness (slice thin over cake mix instead of melting).
✔ Swap flavors: Try cherry pie filling with chocolate cake mix!
✔ Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days (reheat in microwave).
🍨 Serving Ideas
- À la mode: Vanilla ice cream + fresh berries
- Brunch twist: Serve with lemon curd & whipped cream
- Potluck hack: Bake in disposable pan for easy transport
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