# Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Time Required:
– Prep Time: 10 minutes
– Cook Time: 45 minutes
– Total Time: 55 minutes
### Introduction
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, a refreshing and zesty dessert that is as much a delight to make as it is to taste. An ideal choice for those looking for a quick and delectable treat to lighten their day.
### Why Make This Recipe
Apart from its palate-tingling flavor of lemon combined with soft cream cheese, the simplicity and swiftness of making this cake is its prime advantage. If you love all things lemon, and want to indulge in a dessert that’s easy to whip up and also light on the palate, this recipe is perfect for you!
### How To Make Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
#### Ingredients
– 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
– 1 (18.25 oz) box lemon cake mix
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
#### Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Distribute the lemon pie filling uniformly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
3. Dust the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the pie filling.
4. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix.
5. Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the butter-drizzled cake mix.
6. Sprinkle the granulated sugar and vanilla extract over everything.
7. Bake it in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top turns golden and bubbly.
8. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
### How To Serve Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Serve this effervescent dessert warm, ideally with a gentle scoop of vanilla ice cream. The warmth of the cake paired with the chill of the ice cream creates a marvelous combination of flavors and textures.
### How To Store Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
To store the Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, let it cool, then cover it tightly and refrigerate. This cake can be kept up to 5-7 days refrigerated. Always remember to serve it at room temperature for the best texture and flavors.
### Tips To Make Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for an even vibrant flavor and make sure to scatter the cream cheese unevenly on top of the cake mix to ensure you have pockets of creaminess throughout the cake.
### Variation
You can also add some poppy seeds to the mix for an added crunch and hint of nuances in taste.
### FAQs
1. Can I use other pie filling flavors?
Yes, you can switch lemon pie filling with other flavors like apple, blueberry or strawberry.
2. I don’t have lemon cake mix. Can I use a vanilla cake mix instead?
Yes, a vanilla cake mix will work well with the lemon pie filling but it will have a more gentle lemon flavor.
3. Can I make it ahead and store?
Absolutely! In fact, it tastes better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld together. Just keep it refrigerated.