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A delicious plate of Easy Lemon Dump Cake

Easy Lemon Dump Cake

A delightfully simple and tangy dessert, this Easy Lemon Dump Cake combines lemon pie filling, cream cheese, and cake mix for a sweet treat with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box lemon cake mix Any standard lemon cake mix will work well.
  • 21 oz lemon pie filling Ensure it's canned lemon pie filling, not just fruit.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Allow to soften at room temperature for easier spreading.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melt gently and drizzle evenly over the cake mix.
  • 1 scoop Vanilla ice cream Highly recommended for serving warm.
  • 1 dollop Whipped cream Adds a delightful lightness to the dessert.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). No need to grease or flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pour the entire can of lemon pie filling into the baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Dollop the softened cream cheese over the lemon pie filling, spreading it out slightly or leaving in dollops.
  4. Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and pie filling layers.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, ensuring good coverage.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

This incredibly easy dessert is perfect for potlucks or a quick weeknight treat. The combination of tangy lemon and creamy richness is irresistible. Feel free to experiment with other fruit pie fillings and cake mixes for variations.