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4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Sweet and Easy 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Enjoy the delightful 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, a simple yet indulgent treat that showcases creamy lemon filling and a buttery crumb topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Substitute with white cake mix for a lighter flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Use unsalted to control saltiness.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Dairy-free cream cheese can be used for a vegan version.
  • 1 can Lemon Pie Filling Can be swapped with orange or berry pie filling.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix and melted unsalted butter until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream cheese and lemon pie filling until smooth.
  5. Pour the cream cheese filling evenly over the crumb base.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
  9. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the cake to cool aids in cutting clean slices. Consider serving with fresh berries or whipped cream for added flavor.

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