Description
A tangy and creamy lemon dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients, this dump cake layers sweet lemon curd, rich cream cheese, and moist cake mix for a bright, old-fashioned treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for one 9×13-inch pan):
For the Cake:
1 box yellow or white cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Whipped cream
Fresh lemon zest or slices
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Layer Ingredients
Spread softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Spoon lemon curd over the cream cheese layer.
Step 3: Add Cake Mix & Butter
Evenly sprinkle dry cake mix over the lemon curd.
Drizzle melted butter over the top, making sure most of the mix is lightly coated.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, add whipped cream, or garnish with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can be baked a day in advance; store covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Lemon Curd: Homemade lemon curd adds freshness, but store-bought works perfectly for convenience.
- Variations: Add blueberries or raspberries between layers for a fruity twist.
- Diet Tip: Use sugar-free cake mix and light cream cheese for a lower-calorie option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cake
- Method: Baked / Layered
- Cuisine: American