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Serving lemon dump cake from baking dish, gooey filling and crumbly topping.

Lemon Dump Cake: The Best Simple and Zesty Dessert Recipe for Every Occasion

Lemon dump cake is an easy, bright, and flavorful dessert made by layering lemon pie filling, cake mix, and butter to create a gooey, golden treat perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans (21 oz each) lemon pie filling or lemon curd
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon or yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted or sliced
  • Optional: 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • Optional: 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread lemon pie filling or lemon curd evenly in the bottom of the dish. If using condensed milk, drizzle it over the filling.
  3. If using, dot cream cheese cubes over the lemon layer.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the filling. Do not stir.
  5. Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix or lay thin slices across the surface.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
  7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

For best results, cover the butter evenly over the cake mix to avoid dry spots. Do not mix layers. Use quality lemon pie filling or curd for the brightest flavor.

  • Author: Fati
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 47g
  • Sodium: 114mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: lemon dump cake, easy dessert, lemon cake, no-mix cake, potluck dessert