Description
Lemon Dump Cake is a refreshing dessert that brings the bright, zesty flavors of summer to your table. With just five simple ingredients, this easy-to-make cake combines fluffy yellow cake mix and fresh lemons for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled as a light dessert. This recipe is not only quick but also guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant flavor and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup water
- 12 oz lemon-lime soda (clear)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix with the zest and juice of the lemons, adding water until combined (lumps are okay).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Gently pour lemon-lime soda over the batter without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in fresh berries like blueberries or raspberries before baking. To make it gluten-free, substitute the yellow cake mix with a gluten-free option.