Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) box lemon cake mix
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for added lemony flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish.
- Layer the Pie Filling: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly at the bottom of the dish.
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the lemon zest if using, and mix until well combined.
- Add Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the lemon pie filling.
- Top With Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix evenly over the top. Do not stir.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cake warm, savoring the tangy, creamy goodness of this delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes