This 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert that’s both simple to make and bursting with refreshing, tangy flavor. Combining just four pantry staples—lemon pie filling, yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and butter—it’s a no-fuss treat that delivers big on taste. With its perfect balance of tart lemon, creamy texture, and buttery cake topping, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or as a quick weeknight indulgence.
The preparation couldn’t be easier. Simply layer the lemon pie filling in the baking dish, top it with cake mix and creamy cubed cream cheese, and finish with thin pats of butter scattered across the top. As it bakes, the lemon pie filling softens and melds with the cake mix to create a rich, gooey, and irresistibly delicious dessert. The cream cheese adds a delightful creamy element, and the butter forms a golden, slightly crispy topping that’s the perfect finish.
In just 35-40 minutes, you’ll have a warm, comforting dessert that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve this Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Whether it’s for a family dinner, a potluck, or a sweet craving, this quick and easy dessert is sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
1 (16 oz.) can lemon pie filling
1 (15 oz.) package yellow cake
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, thinly sliced
How To Make 4 Ingredients Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Pour lemon pie filling into the bottom of greased baking dish, making sure to spread it into the corners.
Top with 1/2 cake mix, place cubed cream cheese evenly on top, then sprinkle remaining cake mix.
Take butter pats (as thinly sliced as possible) and place them in a single layer on top of the cake mix, trying to cover as much of the surface of the cake as possible.
Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.