Description
Gooey Neiman Marcus Cake is a Southern classic made with a buttery cake mix crust and a rich cream cheese topping. Sweet, creamy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 – 4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until combined. Press evenly into the pan.
3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs and vanilla extract, then mix well.
4. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour cream cheese mixture over the cake base, spreading evenly.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are golden but the center remains slightly soft.
7. Cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
Reduce powdered sugar to 3 cups for a less-sweet topping.
Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese and vegan butter if needed.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices up to 2 months wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg