Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Lemon Cake
This 3-ingredient slow cooker lemon cake is the perfect dessert when you want something homemade, warm, and comforting without turning on the oven. Made with yellow cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter, this easy crockpot dessert delivers a bold citrus flavor and a soft, pudding-like texture that scoops beautifully.
It’s a true dump-and-go slow cooker dessert: minimal prep, no complicated steps, and almost no cleanup. The lemon pie filling adds just the right balance of sweet and tangy, giving you a bakery-style lemon cake with hardly any effort. Ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or whenever a lemon craving hits.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Lemon Cake:
Only 3 ingredients using pantry staples
No oven required, perfect for warm days
Beginner-friendly recipe with guaranteed results
Bright lemon flavor without zesting or juicing
Soft, scoopable texture like a lemon cobbler
Perfect for sharing at parties, holidays, or family dinners
Ingredients:
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine the dry yellow cake mix and melted butter. Stir until the mixture becomes thick and crumbly. Do not overmix.
Spread the lemon pie filling evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the cake mixture evenly over the lemon filling, covering most of the surface.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2½ hours or on LOW for 3½ to 4 hours, until the top is set and lightly golden around the edges.
Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake rest, covered, for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Spoon into bowls and serve warm, plain or topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Serving Ideas:
Serve this cake warm, straight from the slow cooker. It tastes amazing topped with:
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Fresh blueberries or raspberries
It’s also delicious with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy, light dessert.
