Sugar Free Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Sugar Free Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake has the perfect balance of tart and sweet

Made with cake mix, pudding, and cream cheese, this cake indulgent cake features a creamy tart and sweet cheesecake layer topped with a buttery golden crust.

Why this recipe works.

This rich and creamy lemon cream cheese dump cake packs in the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors in a creamy cheesy filling.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• This recipe is made with just six ingredients.
• Prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes.
• The secret to making this an easy to make foolproof dessert lies in the perfectly prepared mixes that are used instead of having to measure out a bunch of ingredients on your own.
• This recipe is perfect when served with Sugar Free Whipped Cream on top or Vanilla Ice Cream on the side.

Have you tried my recipe for Sugar Free Cake Mix Peach Cobbler?

Made with cake mix and fresh peaches, that layered dessert is a perfect marriage of fruit and cake. Both this recipe for Lemon Dump Cake and that recipe for Cobbler are great tasting no added sugar dessert recipes that are made with cake mix.

To make this recipe you will need Sugar Free Instant Lemon Pudding Mix. You can find sugar free lemon pudding mix here.

What you need to make lemon dump cake.

• Sugar Free Yellow Cake Mix 10 ounce size.
• Butter Unsalted is preferred. Your butter should be melted.
• Sugar Free Lemon Instant Pudding Mix Make sure that you are using 'instant' pudding.
• Milk. Using a full-fat whole milk will make this a moist cake. I would not use anything less than 2% in this recipe.
• Cream Cheese. Use a full fat cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
• Sugar Free Powdered Sugar. Your sugar alternative should be 'powdered' rather than granular or liquid.
• Optional Sugar Free Whipped Cream and Sliced Lemons for serving.

How to Make a No Added Sugar Dump Cake

• Prep Time 15 minutes .
• Bake Time 45 minutes .
• Servings .
• How to serve : Serve with whipped topping on top or a scoop of ice cream on this side.
• Notes: To make this recipe you will need an 8X8" square baking dish , bowls, a mixer, and a whisk.

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350℉. Also, grease or prep your baking dish for nonstick.
2. Cake Mix. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the the cake mix and melted butter. Once the ingredients are combined, carefully transfer one cup of the batter into your prepared baking dish, evenly spreading it over the bottom of the dish.
3. Pudding. In a clean bowl, us a clean whisk to combine together the pudding mix and milk until smooth and combined.
4. Cream Cheese. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar free powdered sugar until combined.
5. Combine. Add the pudding mixture from the third step to the mixing bowl with the cream cheese mixture and beat the ingredients on medium until smooth. Evenly transfer this mixture on top of the cake batter that is in your prepared baking dish.
6. Topping. Evenly spread or dollup the remaining cake mixture from the second step over the ingredients in the baking dish.
7. Bake. Bake the dump cake for 35-45 minutes or until it begins to turn golden on top.
8. Cool. Allow the dump cake to cool and set before slicing and serving.

Tips for making the best dump cake.

This recipe was based upon a standard lemon dump cake recipe. Because sugar free cake mixes measure differently, you may find that you need additional melted butter to smooth out your cake batter. You can slowly mix in up to an additional quarter cup of melted butter if needed but, do so slowly as you do not want your batter to be too runny.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Because we are using a sugar free cake mix, baking times can vary in this recipe. While you could try using the toothpick test for doneness, note that you may get some of the pudding layer on the toothpick which can give you a false negative. It is best to just make sure that the center of the cake seems set and the top layer is golden brown.
2. The cake should be firm and set before slicing or it can be served in a 'less than set' way depending on how you like it. To firm up your cake for a cleaner slicing, you can refrigerate the cake before slicing.
3. This cake can be served warm or cool. To enjoy this cake slightly warm, where the pieces fall apart on the plate and it tastes amazing, you can serve it with cool whip or ice cream. Allowing the cake to cool completely, until it is firm and cool to the touch, you can get even cut slices that will stay in one piece when transferred to a plate (which works well for pre-plating desserts).

FAQ

• Can I use a different flavored pudding for this recipe, like vanilla, or chocolate? Absolutely! If you love this recipe but want to try a different flavor, feel free to swap the pudding mix out for a different flavored instant pudding mix.
• Do I have to make this recipe in an 8x8" baking dish? The only other sized dish that this recipe may be suitable for would be a 9x9" dish due to the mixed ingredient volume. You will have smaller and possibly more servings doing so.
• Can I us a cake pan to make this recipe? This recipe really works best in a baking dish. If you do use a pan, note that pans tend to bake faster so your baking times can vary.
• Do I need the ingredients needed to make the cake mix and pudding mix with? No. You simply need the dry cake mix and dry pudding mix and NOT the ingredients listed on the packaging to actually make the cake and pudding.

Variations.

• Use a different flavored cake mix such as vanilla cake mix.
• Instead of lemon instant pudding, use another flavor such as chocolate.
• This recipe can also be made with gluten-free cake mix or regular yellow or lemon cake mix.

How to store cream cheese dump cake.

Once your dump cake has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, it should keep for up to four days.

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