Classic Neiman Marcus Cake — Sweet, Rich & Buttery
An ultra-rich, gooey layered cake with a buttery crust and tangy cream cheese topping — fast, fuss-free, and famously indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
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1 box yellow cake mix
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Layer
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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Mix cake mix, 2 eggs, and melted butter. Press into pan. Top with pecans if using.
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In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Mix until creamy.
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Pour over base and spread evenly.
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Bake 40–45 minutes, until edges are golden and center is slightly gooey.
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Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
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Store in fridge up to 5 days.
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Freeze for up to 1 month.
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Try variations with different cake mix flavors or add-ins.