Mind-Blowing Flavor with Minimal Effort: The combination of tart lemon and rich cream cheese bakes into a creamy, custard-like layer, while the cake mix transforms into a crisp, cobbler-like topping. The result tastes like you spent hours, not minutes.

The Perfect Potluck Savior: Forgot you signed up to bring a dessert? Keep these four ingredients in your pantry, and you’ll never be caught empty-handed again. It travels beautifully and feeds a crowd.

Nostalgic & Comforting: This cake delivers all the cozy, comforting vibes of a classic mid-century “dump cake” but feels fresh and modern with its bright lemon flavor.

Endlessly Customizable: Once you master this base recipe, a world of flavor variations opens up. It’s a template for creativity.

Gathering Your Ingredients: The Magnificent Four

The beauty of this recipe is its stunning simplicity. Here’s all you need:

The 4 Core Ingredients: