Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the creamy richness of cream cheese in a simple, dump-and-bake format. This cake is perfect for any occasion, offering an explosion of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With its sunny appearance and luscious texture, each slice is a celebration of sweet nostalgia that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and sour cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with lemon juice and zest until creamy.
- Spread half of the cake batter in the dish, dollop with the cream cheese mixture, then layer remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg