Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
A delightful twist on a classic dump cake with tangy lemon flavor and a creamy cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the lemon cake mix according to the package directions, substituting lemon juice for some water.
- Pour the lemon cake batter over the creamy layer in the baking dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg