Lemon Dump Cake Recipe
This delightful lemon dump cake combines the zesty flavors of lemon with a creamy, buttery cake topping for a simple and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Lemon Curd Layer:
- 2 (12-ounce) jars lemon curd
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cake Topping:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla, lemon, yellow, or white cake mix (white recommended)
- ½ cup salted butter, cold
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lemon Curd Layer: Spread the lemon curd in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Mix cream cheese, egg, and sugar; spoon over lemon curd.
- Cake Topping: Sprinkle cake mix over layers and top with thin butter slices.
- Bake: Bake for 40 minutes until browned and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose a cake mix without pudding mix for best results.
- Use a 9×13-inch pan for ideal texture.
- Slice butter thinly for even coverage.
- Add extra butter if dry spots appear.
- Resting the cake helps thicken the lemon curd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 157 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 127mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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