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Neiman Marcus Cake

2 slices of cake on a blue plate next to a gold fork
We used almond extract to give this 2 layer cake a sweet, nutty flavor and everyone loved it!
Beth
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 15

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch cake pan

Ingredients

  • shortening (to grease pan-or use butter, nonstick spray or parchment paper)
  • 1 pkg yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 4 eggs (divided)
  • ¾ tsp almond extract
  • cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 350º F. Prepare a 13x9 inch cake pan by greasing the bottom and sides or line it with parchment paper. I prefer the parchment paper because it makes it easier to remove the baked cake from the pan, but it also is more challenging to spread the batter.
  • Add the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, melted butter, and almond extract to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer on medium to beat the ingredients until throughly combined. The batter will be very thick! Spread the batter evenly into your cake pan using a greased spatula.
  • Grab another bowl and beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium speed. Add 2 eggs and the powdered sugar and continue to beat until well mixed (it's okay if there are a couple of small lumps). When throughly combined, pour it over the first layer in your cake pan and spread it all the way to the edges.
  • Bake on the bottom or center rack of your oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving. Yum!

Notes

  • I love the flavor of the almond extract, but 1 tsp of vanilla extract works too!
  • Let your eggs sit at room temperature while you soften the cream cheese to prevent them from resolidifying your melted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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