How to Make Lemon Dump Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy, delicious desserts, it's hard to beat a dump cake. This Lemon Dump Cake recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a light and refreshing citrus flavor that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, potluck, or just looking for a simple dessert to enjoy at home, this recipe is a must-try.

What makes dump cakes so great is their simplicity. You literally just "dump" the ingredients into a baking dish, give...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (22 ounce) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup salted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dump cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread the lemon pie filling onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle half of the cake mix in an even layer over the lemon pie filling. Add the pieces of the cream cheese evenly over the cake mix, then top with the remaining cake mix in an even layer. Add the butter pieces, spaced out evenly over the top of final cake mix layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is browned and the cake mix powder has all absorbed and baked, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve topped with Cool Whip®.
  • Nutrition

    517 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 118mg
    • Sodium: 412mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 93mg