Making the Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is as easy as following these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
3. Mix the Cake Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon cake mix, melted butter, water, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
4. Layer the Mixtures: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Next, dollop the cream cheese mixture over the batter, creating small spoonfuls throughout the cake batter.
5. Top with Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
8. Serve: Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh berries if desired.

These straightforward steps will lead you to a delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake that is sure to impress!