Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Spread the lemon pie filling evenly at the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Step 5: Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the pie filling, spreading it out evenly.
Step 6: Sprinkle the dry lemon cake mix over the cream cheese layer.
Step 7: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the dry cake mix.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Step 9: Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh lemon zest or powdered sugar.
Step 10: Serve warm, and enjoy!
