4 Ingredients Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Lemon cream cheese dump cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the rich creaminess of cream cheese, all in a convenient dump-and-bake format. This article will guide you through the simple steps to create this delicious treat with just four basic ingredients.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lemon pie filling | 1 (16 oz.) can |
| Yellow cake mix | 1 (15 oz.) package |
| Cream cheese | 4 oz. (cubed) |
| Unsalted butter | 1/2 cup (1 stick), thinly sliced |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยบ F. Lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Layer Lemon Pie Filling: Pour the lemon pie filling into the bottom of the greased baking dish, ensuring it spreads evenly into the corners.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle half of the yellow cake mix over the lemon pie filling, covering it completely.
- Add Cream Cheese: Evenly distribute the cubed cream cheese over the cake mix layer.
- Top with Remaining Cake Mix: Sprinkle the remaining cake mix over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Butter: Place thinly sliced butter pats in a single layer on top of the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
