A bright, creamy dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. Layers of tangy lemon pie filling, rich cream cheese, and buttery cake mix bake together into a soft, golden cake with a sweet citrus flavor in every bite.
📝 Ingredients
1 box lemon cake mix
1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional toppings:
Whipped cream
Powdered sugar
Fresh berries
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2️⃣ Add the Lemon Filling
Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating the first layer of the dessert.
3️⃣ Add the Cream Cheese
In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the lemon filling. It does not need to be perfectly spread.
4️⃣ Sprinkle the Cake Mix
Evenly sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix over the top of the lemon and cream cheese layers. Do not stir or mix the layers together.
5️⃣ Add the Butter
Slowly pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix so it moistens most of the surface. This helps create the golden crumb topping as it bakes.
6️⃣ Bake
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top becomes golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
7️⃣ Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool slightly for about 10–15 minutes before serving so the layers can set.
Serve warm with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fresh berries if desired.
📊 Recipe Info
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: 10–12
Calories: ~320 per serving