How to Make the Best Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Fast
A bright and zesty lemon dump cake featuring a rich cream cheese layer and a buttery cake mix crumble.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
2 cans (21 oz each) lemon pie filling
12 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.
2. Mix cake mix and melted butter until crumbly.
3. Press half of the crumble into the pan.
4. Spread lemon pie filling over the base.
5. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and zest until smooth.
6. Layer cream cheese mixture over lemon filling.
7. Top with remaining cake mix crumble.
8. Bake 45-55 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth texture.
Use yellow cake mix for a more balanced flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.