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Best Lemon Dump Cake Recipe – Easy Creamy Citrus Dessert

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Lemon Dump Cake is an easy, bright, and tangy dessert made with lemon pie filling, cream cheese, and lemon cake mix. It bakes into a soft, gooey center with a golden buttery crust on top, making it a perfect quick dessert for gatherings or summer treats.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 (12 oz) jars lemon pie filling or lemon curd
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread lemon pie filling evenly in a 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Beat cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth, then drop spoonfuls over filling.
  4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top.
  5. Layer thin slices of butter over the cake mix.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes until golden and set.
  7. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not mix layers for best texture.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Can substitute lemon curd for stronger citrus flavor.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American