Creating the amazing Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is simple and straightforward. Follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for the cake.
2. Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
3. Mix the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add Sour Cream: Incorporate the sour cream into the cream cheese mixture, blending until fully combined.
5. Pour into the Pan: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Mix the Cake Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the lemon cake mix with lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon-lime soda. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
7. Layer on Top: Pour the cake batter over the cream cheese layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly using a spatula.
8. Melt Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface of the cake batter.
9. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Cool Slightly: Allow the cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving for the layers to settle slightly.

Following these steps will guide you in creating this incredible Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake, ensuring delicious results every time.