Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake with Blueberries 🍋🫐
A sweet, tangy, and ultra-easy dessert that’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just a cozy night in.
📝 Ingredients
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1 box lemon cake mix
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup fresh blueberries (for topping)
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
👨🍳 Instructions
STEP 1: Prepare the Cake Mixture
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add in the sour cream and mix until well combined and fluffy.
STEP 2: Assemble the Cake
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Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle the lemon cake mix evenly across the bottom of the dish — do not mix with any liquid.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake mix. Gently spread it across the surface with a spatula to cover evenly.
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Drizzle the melted butter over the top. Try to distribute it evenly to ensure even baking.
STEP 3: Bake
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Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
STEP 4: Serve
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Let the cake cool slightly in the pan.
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Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh blueberries.
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Slice and enjoy warm or chilled!
⏱️ Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 35 minutes
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Total Time: 50 minutes
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Servings: 12
🍽️ Tips & Variations
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Want it extra lemony? Add 1 tsp of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
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Prefer a berry blend? Substitute or combine blueberries with raspberries or blackberries.
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For a sweeter finish, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice).