This is the kind of lemon dessert that shows up at family gatherings because it’s almost impossible to mess up. Just lemon pie filling, cake mix, and butter. No mixing bowls, no fancy steps. If you’re searching for easy lemon dump cake or simple lemon cake mix dessert, this is exactly that type of recipe.
It bakes into a bright, tangy lemon layer on the bottom and a buttery golden crust on top. The texture ends up somewhere between cobbler and cake. Serve it warm. Cold works too, but warm is better.
Ingredients
- 1 can (about 21 oz) lemon pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Preparation / How to Make It
I started by spreading the lemon pie filling evenly in a greased baking dish. No stirring needed. Just make sure it covers the bottom.
Sprinkled the dry yellow cake mix over the lemon filling. Spread it evenly so the top is fully covered.
Drizzled the melted butter across the entire surface. Try to cover most of the cake mix so it bakes evenly.
Baked until the top turned golden brown and the edges started bubbling. The butter and cake mix create a crisp, crumbly topping while the lemon filling stays soft underneath.
Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Scoop it warm so you get the buttery crust and the tangy lemon filling in every bite.
