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Homemade lemon dump cake with golden buttery topping in a baking dish on a white kitchen table, photographed from above.

Lemon Dump Cake

Easy lemon dump cake with bright citrus flavor and buttery topping. Foolproof and perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10–12

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish greased
  • 1 set Measuring cups
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 pair Oven mitts
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix dry, do not mix
  • 1 can Lemon pie filling 20–21 oz
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest optional for extra flavor
  • ½ cup Butter cold, cut into small pieces
  • Optional - Cream cheese optional, for swirl variation
  • Optional - Blueberries optional, fresh or frozen
  • Optional - Pineapple chunks optional, drained

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease the baking dish.
  • Spread lemon pie filling evenly into the greased baking dish and sprinkle with lemon zest if using.
  • Top evenly with dry yellow cake mix.
  • Scatter cold butter pieces evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Optional add-ins like cream cheese, blueberries, or pineapple chunks can add variety. Best served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.2mg