Neiman Marcus Cake
This easy Neiman Marcus Cake combines a buttery yellow cake mix crust with a rich cream cheese topping for a soft, gooey dessert that's always a crowd favorite. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you're craving something sweet.
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, room temperature)
- ¾ tsp almond extract
- 3½ 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 thoroughly 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 for 35–40 minutes, until lightly golden and the center still has a slight jiggle. That's exactly what you want—it will finish setting as it cools. Let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Don't overbake! The center should still have a slight jiggle when you take it out of the oven. It will finish setting as it cools.
- We like the subtle flavor almond extract adds, but vanilla extract is an easy substitute.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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.
