4 Ingredients Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Introduction

If you love easy desserts that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, this 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake will become your new go-to treat. It’s bright, creamy, zesty, and irresistibly soft — all made with just four simple ingredients and ZERO mixing bowls.This fuss-free dump cake combines the citrusy freshness of lemon with the rich creaminess of cream cheese, topped with a buttery, golden crumble. Perfect for last-minute guests, potlucks, family gatherings, or whenever you crave something sweet and comforting.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

Total Time: 45–50 minutes

Servings: 8–10

What You Need:

1 can of lemon pie filling (16 oz.)
one box of yellow cake (15 oz.)
cubed cream cheese (4 ounces) and thinly sliced unsalted butter (1/2 cup, or 1 stick)

Instructions The 4-Ingredient Recipe Cheesecake Dump Cake with Lemon Cream:

Butter or nonstick spray a square baking dish and set oven temperature to 350º F.

After greasing the baking dish, pour the lemon pie filling into the bottom and spread it out to cover the edges.

Distribute half of the cake mix equally over the top, followed by the cubed cream cheese. Finally, top with the remaining cake mix.

In a single layer, top the cake batter with thinly cut butter pats, being sure to cover most of the cake’s surface.

When a toothpick put in the middle comes out clean, after 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the dish is done baking.

Take out of oven and let to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before to consumption.

Tips for Best Results

Important: Don’t mix the layers — dump cakes work because of the layering.

If you want extra creaminess, add ½ cup sweetened condensed milk on top of the lemon layer.

For crispier topping, add 2 tbsp sugar over the cake mix before baking.

If your butter doesn’t fully cover the dry cake mix, lightly spray the top with cooking spray.

Variations

Lemon Berry Version: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries or raspberries.

Coconut Lemon: Add shredded coconut over the cake mix.

Lemon Cheesecake Dump Cake: Add extra cream cheese for a richer dessert.

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free lemon cake mix.

Precautions

Melt butter fully — unmelted chunks won’t bake evenly.

Cream cheese should be softened or cubed to prevent clumping.

Cake is hot and bubbly when removed from oven — let it settle before serving.

Store leftovers in the fridge only (cream cheese requires refrigeration).

Final Thoughts

This 4-Ingredient Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake proves that delicious desserts don’t have to be complicated. With minimal ingredients and almost no prep, you get a warm, creamy, lemony delight that tastes like a bakery specialty. Perfect for beginners, busy days, or whenever you need a bright and comforting treat!