Description
A delightful dessert combining tangy lemon flavor with creamy cheese texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix (dry mix only)
- 1 can lemon pie filling (21 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese over the lemon pie filling.
- Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring it covers as much of the mix as possible.
- If using, sprinkle the lemon zest over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
- Allow the dump cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra richness. Garnish with fresh lemon slices or mint leaves for added appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg