Creating the Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is simple and fun. Just follow these steps to bake this masterpiece:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, beat the lemon cake mix with melted butter and eggs until well blended and no dry mix remains.
4. Layer the Batter: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture over the top.
5. Top with Remaining Batter: Spoon the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer, covering it evenly.
6. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
8. Prepare Icing: For a simple icing, mix powdered sugar with a tablespoon of lemon juice. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
9. Garnish & Serve: Optionally, add some fresh lemon zest on top before slicing and serving.

By following these easy steps, you’ll create a mouthwatering dessert that impresses everyone.