Description
This Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the perfect combination of zesty lemon, sweet raspberries, and rich cream cheese. A simple yet indulgent dessert that requires minimal effort but delivers a deliciously comforting treat. It’s the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and creamy – and your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Spread the fresh raspberries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the raspberries, spreading it gently to cover them.
- In another bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, melted butter, water, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the cake batter over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a bit of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also swap out the raspberries for other berries such as blueberries or blackberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: lemon cake, cream cheese, raspberry, easy dessert, dump cake, berry dessert