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Lemon Dump Cake


  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bright, tangy, and incredibly easy, this Lemon Dump Cake is the sunshine-filled dessert your table needs. With layers of lemon pie filling, cake mix, and a buttery golden crust, it’s topped off with a sweet lemon glaze for the ultimate citrus treat. No mixing bowls required just dump, bake, and enjoy!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom.
  3. Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix over the pie filling, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, followed by the water. Do not stir the layers will bake into a deliciously textured dessert.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cake is set.
  6. While baking, make the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
  7. Once baked, remove from oven, let cool slightly, and drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra tang, add a few spoonfuls of lemon curd to the pie filling layer.
  • Want more texture? Sprinkle chopped toasted almonds or shredded coconut on top before baking.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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