Description
Neiman Marcus Cake is a decadent dessert made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, creating a rich, chewy base topped with a luscious, sweet layer. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, and indulgent treats!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs (divided)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.
Notes
- Use chocolate, red velvet, or spice cake mix for flavor variations.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over cooled bars for extra sweetness.
- Substitute almond extract for vanilla for a different aroma.
- Store at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze up to 2 months if needed.
