Easiest Cake You’ll Bake
Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 42 ounces of lemon pie filling (about 2 cans)
- 8 ounces of cream cheese (optional, for a creamy layer)
- ½ cup of melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- If using cream cheese, slice it into small pieces and scatter them over the pie filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the pie filling and cream cheese.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for spring gatherings. Let me know if you’d like tips for variations or serving ideas! 😊
Here are some delightful variations of the 5-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake to try:
Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
Substitution: Add 1 to 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries on top of the lemon pie filling before adding the cake mix. Consequently, the blueberries add a burst of sweetness and balance the tartness of the lemon.
Lemon Raspberry Dump Cake
Substitution: Scatter 1 to 2 cups of fresh or frozen raspberries over the lemon pie filling. So, their tangy flavor complements the lemon beautifully.
Lemon Coconut Dump Cake
Substitution: Sprinkle ½ to 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut on top of the cake mix before baking. Therefore, the coconut creates a toasted, tropical topping.
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Substitution: Slice 8 ounces of cream cheese into small cubes and evenly distribute them over the lemon pie filling. Then, this creates a creamy, cheesecake-like layer.
Lemon Poppy Seed Dump Cake
Substitution: Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds into the dry cake mix before spreading it over the filling. This adds a subtle, nutty crunch.
Lemon Almond Dump Cake
Substitution: Sprinkle ½ cup of slivered almonds on top of the cake mix. Also, the almonds toast as the cake bakes, adding a delightful crunch.
Lemon Ginger Dump Cake
Substitution: Add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger to the dry cake mix or scatter small pieces of candied ginger over the lemon pie filling. This adds warmth and spice.
Lemon Shortbread Dump Cake
Substitution: Replace the yellow cake mix with crushed shortbread cookies mixed with ½ cup melted butter. Furthermore, this creates a buttery, crumbly topping.
Lemon Ricotta Dump Cake
Substitution: Drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese (8 ounces) over the lemon pie filling. Moreover, it will bake into a creamy, custard-like layer.
Lemon Glaze Dump Cake
Substitution: After baking, drizzle a glaze made from 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2–3 tablespoons of lemon juice over the cooled cake. So, it adds a tangy and sweet finishing touch.
Final Thoughts
These variations of the easiest cake you’ll bake, allow you to experiment with flavors and textures, giving the classic recipe a unique spin. Let me know if you’d like step-by-step instructions for any specific variation!
