Ingredients
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 2 cans (21 oz each) lemon pie filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Whipped cream or powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
- Spread the lemon pie filling evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of softened cream cheese over the pie filling.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly on top (do not mix).
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- If using, sprinkle sugar over the top for extra sweetness.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Would you like me to make this more zesty and tangy (extra lemon flavor) or more sweet and creamy?