5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake
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5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake

12 servings
Try this easy lemon dump cake recipe. It's flavored with cream cheese and poppy seeds for a twist on the classic quick bread.

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • to 22-ounce cans lemon pie filling
    1
  • 2-layer size white or yellow cake mix
    1
  • cream cheese

    cut into 18 pieces

    4 oz
  • poppyseeds

    optional

    ½ tsp
  • butter
    ¾ c
  • Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread lemon pie filling in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Arrange small pieces of cream cheese over the pie filling.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Sprinkle the cake mix over the cream cheese. Top with poppy seeds (if using). Place butter slices evenly over the cake mix.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until browned. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Top servings with whipped cream or ice cream.

    Step 4
5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake
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5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake

4.5(19)45 min12 servings437 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a delightful dessert that practically makes itself? This 5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake is your answer for a sweet, tangy treat with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.

This recipe truly earns its "dump cake" title by layering just five simple ingredients into a dish, transforming them into a surprisingly sophisticated dessert. The strategic addition of cream cheese and optional poppy seeds elevates classic lemon pie filling and cake mix, creating a flavor profile far beyond its humble origins.

Prepare for a wonderfully moist and tender cake with a bright, zesty lemon flavor that’s perfectly balanced by the creamy tang of softened cream cheese. Each bite offers a delightful texture contrast, especially if you include the subtle crunch of poppy seeds. This easy dessert bakes into 12 generous servings, ideal for sharing, and is ready to enjoy in just about 45 minutes total, making it a perfect choice for a last-minute gathering or a relaxed weekend treat.

Feel free to experiment with different cake mix flavors like yellow or even a vanilla blend for a slightly milder profile that lets the lemon shine. If lemon pie filling isn't on hand, a similar fruit filling could create a whole new dump cake experience. You can easily omit the poppy seeds if you prefer, or add a sprinkle of lemon zest for an extra aromatic kick.

This comforting dessert is fantastic served warm, crowned with a generous dollop of sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. It's an excellent choice for potlucks, family dinners, or any occasion where you need a crowd-pleasing dessert that feels homemade with minimal fuss.

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