Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Pour lemon pie filling into the bottom of greased baking dish, making sure to spread it into the corners.

Step 3

Top with 1/2 cake mix, place cubed cream cheese evenly on top, then sprinkle remaining cake mix.

Step 4

Take butter pats (as thinly sliced as possible) and place them in a single layer on top of the cake mix, trying to cover as much of the surface of the cake as possible.

Step 5

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.