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5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake

Lemon Dump Cake: Just 5 Ingredients for the Easiest Dessert Ever

This easy lemon dump cake is made with just 5 simple ingredients, no mixing required! Tart, sweet, and golden on top, it’s the perfect effortless dessert for any occasion.

  • Total Time: ~50–55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix
  • ¾ cup butter, cut into cubes
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed (optional, for extra richness)
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional, for texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread lemon pie filling evenly in the dish.
  4. Dot cream cheese cubes over the filling (if using).
  5. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top—do not stir.
  6. Add butter cubes evenly over the surface.
  7. Optional: Sprinkle poppy seeds across the top.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Dump-and-bake, Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: 5-ingredient lemon dump cake, easy lemon dessert, lemon cake mix recipe, lemon pie filling cake, simple lemon dessert