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Lemon Cream Cheese Delight Cake


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

The Lemon Cream Cheese Delight Cake is a luscious treat that pairs the zesty brightness of lemon with the silky richness of cream cheese. Topped with a golden, buttery crust made from cake mix, this dessert is uncomplicated yet impressively delightful. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or looking for the perfect finale to a family dinner, this dessert checks all the boxes for tastiness and ease of preparation.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 oz.) can lemon pie filling
  • 1 (15 oz.) package yellow cake mix
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare Oven and Baking Dish Preheat the oven to 350º F (175º C). Lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Step 2: Layer the Lemon Pie Filling Pour the lemon pie filling into the bottom of the greased baking dish, spreading it out to reach the corners.
  3. Step 3: Add First Layer of Cake Mix Cover the lemon pie filling evenly with half of the yellow cake mix.
  4. Step 4: Add Cream Cheese Distribute the cubed cream cheese evenly over the first layer of cake mix.
  5. Step 5: Top with Remaining Cake Mix Sprinkle the second half of the cake mix evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.
  6. Step 6: Arrange Butter Slices Place thinly sliced unsalted butter on top, covering as much surface area as possible.
  7. Step 7: Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Cool and Serve Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.