Neiman Marcus Cake – A Rich, Irresistible Southern Classic
This rich cake features a buttery crust made from cake mix and a creamy topping created with cream cheese, eggs, and powdered sugar. It bakes into a golden, gooey, and irresistible dessert. The recipe is simple, reliable, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- ½ cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter to form a thick dough.
- Press the crust mixture into a greased baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Mix until creamy and pour over the crust.
- Bake for 35 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly gooey.
- Cool before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should stay slightly gooey.
- Softened cream cheese blends more smoothly.
- Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top after cooling.
- Vanilla cake mix works best, but lemon or butter mix adds variation.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal.