Neiman Marcus Cake
Creamy, decadent, and just a little bit nostalgic — Neiman Marcus Cake is one of those desserts that disappears fast at family gatherings. With a rich cream cheese layer sandwiched between a tender, nut-studded cake, it hits all the right notes: creamy, slightly crunchy, and perfectly sweet.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box Cake Mix (any flavor) Use your preferred flavor such as yellow, white, or butter.
- 1 stick Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
- 2 large Eggs For the cake batter.
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (pecans or walnuts) Toasted if desired, chopped.
- 1 package Cream Cheese 8 oz, softened to room temperature.
- 1 box Powdered Sugar 16 oz, sifted for a smoother filling, if desired.
- 1 large Egg For the cream cheese filling, room temperature.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until well blended. Use a spatula or a hand mixer on low speed and scrape the bowl so no dry mix remains. The batter should be thick but spreadable.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and mix until evenly distributed. If you like extra toasty flavor, briefly toast the nuts in a dry skillet before chopping.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Add the powdered sugar and the additional egg, mixing until fully incorporated and silky.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter layer, leaving a small border so the top batter can cover it completely.
- Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer and gently spread to cover.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting so the cream cheese layer sets. Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The cream cheese layer keeps well chilled and the cake remains moist.