Okay, here’s my post about making that lemon cream cheese dump cake:
Alright, folks, let me tell you about this super easy dessert I whipped up the other day. I’m not much of a baker, but I had a craving for something sweet and tangy, and I stumbled upon this recipe online called a “4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake.” Sounded simple enough, so I gave it a shot.
First, I grabbed my ingredients. All you need is a box of lemon cake mix, a can of lemon pie filling, a package of cream cheese, and some butter. I already had the cake mix and butter at home, so I just had to pick up the pie filling and cream cheese from the store. Easy peasy.
Now, the “dump” part of this cake is what makes it so easy. I started by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). No messing around with different temperatures here. Then, I literally dumped the can of lemon pie filling into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. I used a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Next, I took the block of cream cheese and cut it into small cubes. This was probably the hardest part, and it wasn’t even that hard. I just scattered those cream cheese cubes all over the lemon pie filling. Then I took my dry cake mix box and sprinkled it evenly over the filling and cream cheese.
- First: Greased pan. Dump and spread the filling.
- Second: Add the small cream cheese cubes to the filling.
- Third: Sprinkled the dry cake mix.
- Fourth: Add small pieces of butter on top of the cake mix.
Lastly, I sliced up half a stick of butter into thin pieces and placed them all over the top of the cake mix. This is what gives it that golden, crispy crust. I popped the whole thing in the oven and baked it for about 45-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
I let it cool for a bit before digging in, and oh my goodness, it was delicious! The tartness of the lemon filling, the creamy cream cheese, and the sweet cake mix were a perfect combination. It’s like a lemon bar and a cheesecake had a baby, but way easier to make. I served it up with a dollop of whipped cream, but it’s great on its own too.
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This 4-ingredient lemon cream cheese dump cake is definitely a keeper. It’s perfect for potlucks, parties, or just when you need a quick and easy dessert fix. I’m already thinking about making it again with different pie fillings. Maybe cherry or blueberry next time? If you’re a lemon lover like me, you’ve gotta try this!
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