What Does It Taste Like?
It’s the flavor equivalent of sunshine in a baking dish—bright lemon filling layered with creamy tang from the cream cheese, all topped with a buttery, crumbly cake topping. Every bite has a mix of soft, gooey center and crisp golden edges
Benefits of This Recipe
Minimal prep and cleanup.
Kid-friendly (and fun for them to help assemble).
Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Tools You’ll Need
9×13-inch baking dish
Spatula or spoon
Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for melting butter)
Possible Additions & Substitutions
Berry boost: Scatter fresh blueberries over the lemon pie filling.
Extra lemon: Add lemon zest to the cream cheese for more zing.
Vanilla twist: Use vanilla cake mix instead of lemon for a milder flavor.
Dairy-free: Swap in vegan cream cheese and plant-based butter.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add lemon pie filling – Spread evenly over the bottom of the dish.
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