This Neiman Marcus Cake is a luscious dessert featuring a rich yellow cake base topped with a creamy, sweet cream cheese layer. Garnished with optional chopped nuts or powdered sugar, it delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for gatherings or indulgent treats.
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:12 servings
Ingredients
Cake Base
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
Cream Cheese Layer
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg, mixing well until uniform. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base.
Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add two eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix until the cream cheese mixture becomes creamy. Stir in the melted butter and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
Assemble & Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared cake base. Bake the assembled cake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown but still slightly gooey in the center.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. For added texture and flavor, dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts. Serve warm or chilled as preferred.
Notes
You can substitute chopped pecans with walnuts or any preferred nuts for the topping.
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and a smooth layer.
For cleaner slices, chill the cake before cutting.
If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the powdered sugar slightly in the cream cheese mixture.
Use unsalted butter to control the salt level in the cake.
