Nordstrom Cake Vibes – Easy Neiman Marcus Butter Cake
Neiman Marcus Cake is a rich, gooey dessert with a buttery cake base and sweet cream cheese topping — a Southern classic made from cake mix and pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
Base Layer:
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1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
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½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
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1 large egg
Top 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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3½–4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press into the pan as the bottom layer.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, then beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.
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Pour cream cheese mixture over cake base and smooth evenly.
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Bake 40–50 minutes, until golden and slightly jiggly in center.
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Cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or different cake mixes. Store chilled or at room temperature.