THE EASY LEMON CREAM CHEESE DUMP CAKE 🍋🍰
Ingredients:
- 1 box of lemon cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can of lemon pie filling (21 oz)
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial as it ensures the cake bakes evenly and rises perfectly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer for an easy blend, mixing until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Next, take a 9×13 inch baking dish and spread the lemon pie filling evenly at the bottom. This layer provides a delicious tartness to balance the sweetness of the cake.
- Then, spoon the cream cheese mixture over the lemon pie filling, trying to create an even layer without mixing them.
- Now, sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix over the cream cheese layer. Be sure to cover the entire surface area. The cake mix will rise and bake into a delightful crumbly topping.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. The butter will soak in and provide moisture to the cake while baking.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature!
- For an added touch, you may sprinkle some powdered sugar on top right before serving for a beautiful presentation.
Additional Information:
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
- Total time: 40-45 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 12
- Nutritional Information: Approximately 250 calories per serving
Notes:
Make sure your cream cheese is softened; this helps it blend easily with the sugar. You can also try using different fruit fillings for a fun twist.
