This recipe features a 4-ingredient base that produces a rich texture similar to a dense cheesecake .
Ingredients:
路 Lemon Cake Mix: 1 box (approx. 15.25 oz)
路 Cream Cheese: 8 oz package, softened
路 Lemon Curd: 1 cup (or a can of lemon pie filling)
路 Butter: 陆 cup (1 stick), melted
Instructions:
- Prepare the oven: Preheat it to 350掳F (175掳C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish .
- Cream cheese layer: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s completely smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread the lemon curd evenly across the bottom of the dish, then carefully dollop and smooth the cream cheese mixture over it.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the creamy layers, then gently drizzle the melted butter over the top of the mix to avoid leaving dry patches.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until it’s golden brown on top and bubbling at the edges, then let it cool for about 15 minutes before serving with whipped cream and a lemon slice.
馃搶 Storage & Tips
路 Storage: Cover leftovers and refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
路 Texture insight: “Dump cakes” typically develop distinct layers, so don’t worry if the cream cheese slightly separates from the lemon filling.
Would you like a recipe for a homemade crust, or are you more interested in other variations of this dessert? 馃崑