Description
Ready to indulge in a gooey, buttery slice of Southern comfort? Neiman Marcus Cake is your answer. With a chewy cake bottom and a sweet, tangy cream cheese topping, this dessert is outrageously easy to whip up using pantry staples. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, something indulgent for the holidays, or simply craving a nostalgic treat, this easy recipe delivers. Great for potlucks, weeknight desserts, or breakfast ideas that double as a sweet snack, this cake covers all your food ideas with flair.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided: 1/2 cup for crust, 1/2 cup for topping)
4 large eggs (2 for crust, 2 for topping)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup melted butter until a dough forms.
3. Press dough evenly into the prepared dish to create the base.
4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs and mix well.
5. Gradually add powdered sugar and remaining 1/2 cup melted butter. Beat until creamy.
6. Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust layer.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until edges are golden and center is just set.
8. Cool completely before slicing. Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a firmer texture, chill the cake before slicing.
You can add chopped pecans or a chocolate drizzle for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: gooey butter cake, neiman marcus cake, easy dessert, southern cake, cream cheese cake