Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake: The Easiest Dessert You'll Ever Make


 

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick spray.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer

  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

  • Spread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.

3. Assemble the Dump Cake

  • Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.

  • Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix (do not stir!).

  • Slowly drizzle 1 cup water over the top (again, no stirring).

4. Bake to Golden Perfection

  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly.

  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

  • Dust with powdered sugar, add fresh berries, or top with whipped cream.

  • Best served warm—the gooey cream cheese layer is irresistible!


Pro Tips for the Best Dump Cake

🍋 Use Room-Temperature Cream Cheese – Ensures a smooth, lump-free layer.
🍋 Don’t Overmix – The magic of dump cake is in the layers forming naturally.
🍋 Check for Doneness – The top should be crisp, and the center slightly jiggly.
🍋 Make It Extra Lemony – Add an extra tbsp of lemon zest for more zing!


Variations & Add-Ins

🔸 Blueberry Lemon – Add 1 cup fresh blueberries over the cream cheese layer.
🔸 Raspberry Swirl – Swirl in 1/2 cup raspberry jam before baking.
🔸 Coconut Lime – Use lime instead of lemon and top with toasted coconut.
🔸 Gluten-Free – Swap in a gluten-free lemon cake mix.


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Serving Suggestions

☀️ Summer BBQs – Pair with grilled fruit or ice cream.
🎉 Potlucks – Transport easily and serve straight from the dish.
🍵 Brunch – A sweet twist on coffee cake.
🍦 À La Mode – Top with vanilla ice cream for extra decadence.


Final Thoughts

This Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert hack—minimal effort, maximum flavor! Whether you're a baking pro or a beginner, this recipe guarantees a moist, tangy, buttery dessert that everyone will love.

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