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Slice of lemon dump cake topped with whipped cream and lemon drizzle on a white plate

Lemon Dump Cake Recipe – Quick and Easy Tangy Dessert

This lemon dump cake is a quick, zesty dessert that comes together with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect combination of tangy lemon filling, sweet buttery cake, and a crisp golden crust. Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or last-minute sweet cravings!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans (21 oz each) lemon pie filling
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced thinly
  • Optional: 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (for a creamy twist)
  • Optional toppings: Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer the Lemon Filling: Pour the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  3. Add Cream Cheese (Optional): If using, place cream cheese cubes evenly over the lemon filling.
  4. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Spread the dry cake mix evenly over the filling, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  5. Add Butter Slices: Place thin slices of butter across the top of the cake mix to ensure even coverage.
  6. Bake: Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving. Add your favorite toppings, if desired.

Notes

  • For a fruitier twist, add 1 cup of fresh blueberries or raspberries to the lemon filling before layering the cake mix.
  • If your cake mix looks dry, drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter over the top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix.
  • Author: Emily Marano
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per Serving
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 370 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 g

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