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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a square baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Pour the lemon pie filling into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly to cover the base, including the corners.
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Sprinkle half of the yellow cake mix evenly over the lemon filling. Distribute the cubed cream cheese uniformly across the cake mix layer. Then, sprinkle the remaining half of the cake mix on top of the cream cheese.
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Lay the thinly sliced butter pats in a single, overlapping layer on top of the cake mix. This ensures even moistening of the top layer during baking.
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Bake the dessert in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting and serving to allow the flavors to meld.