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Neiman Marcus Cake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
This Neiman Marcus Cake is a rich, buttery dessert made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, eggs, butter, and powdered sugar. Its gooey texture and sweet flavor make it a perfect treat for any occasion.
14 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs divided
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • hand or stand mixer
  • rubber spatula

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.

Prepare the Base Layer

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, two eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a stiff batter forms. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.

Prepare the Topping Layer

  1. In a separate bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, the remaining two eggs, and the confectioners' sugar. Continue mixing until the topping becomes smooth and creamy in texture.

Assemble the Cake

  1. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base layer in the baking pan, ensuring the surface is smooth and level.

Bake

  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes. The cake is done when the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean but still slightly moist.

Cool and Serve

  1. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the regular yellow cake mix with a certified gluten-free yellow cake mix. Ensure all other ingredients, such as confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, are gluten-free by verifying their labels. Follow the remaining steps as directed. The texture and flavor should remain delightful and satisfying, making it suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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