This bright, zesty, and effortless dessert combines creamy ricotta, tangy limoncello, and moist cake—all with no mixing bowls, no layers, just dump & bake! Perfect for summer gatherings or when you need a quick, impressive treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ 5 ingredients, 5 minutes prep – Seriously simple!
✅ Light yet indulgent – Not overly sweet.
✅ No mixer needed – Just a spoon and a pan.
🍋 Ingredients
(Serves 8–10)
1 (15 oz) tub whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup limoncello liqueur *(or 2 tbsp lemon zest + 3 tbsp lemon juice)*
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (15 oz) box lemon cake mix *(or vanilla cake mix + 1 tbsp lemon zest)*
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Garnishes
Powdered sugar
Fresh berries
Whipped cream
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Ricotta Layer
In a bowl, mix ricotta, limoncello, and sugar until smooth.
Spread evenly in the baking dish.
3. Add the Cake Mix
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the ricotta layer.
Drizzle melted butter on top (don’t stir!).
4. Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake 35–40 mins until the top is golden and bubbly.
5. Cool & Serve
Let cool 15 mins (it thickens as it sets).
Dust with powdered sugar and top with berries or whipped cream.
💡 Pro Tips
🔥 Extra lemon punch? Add 1 tbsp lemon zest to the ricotta.
🔥 Non-alcoholic? Skip limoncello and use 1/4 cup lemon juice + 1 tsp vanilla.
🔥 Make ahead? Assemble unbaked and refrigerate overnight (add 5 mins to bake time).
❓ FAQs
Can I use cottage cheese instead?
Yes, but blend it first for smoothness.
How to store leftovers?
Fridge: 4 days | Freeze: 1 month (reheat gently).
No cake mix? Use 1.5 cups flour + 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 cup sugar.
Final Thoughts
This Limoncello Ricotta Dump Cake is sunshine in dessert form—bright, creamy, and impossible to resist. Perfect for last-minute guests or lazy baking days!
Love easy desserts? Try these next:
3-Ingredient Lemon Magic Cake
Blueberry Ricotta Pound Cake
Strawberry Dump Cake
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