Description
This Neiman Marcus Cake is a rich, gooey, and buttery dessert with a soft cream cheese topping and a nutty cake crust. It’s an easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
For the Topping:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Make the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until fully blended.
- Mix in chopped nuts.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Prepare the Topping:
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and egg, then beat until creamy and well combined.
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Assemble & Bake:
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the center is set but still slightly gooey.
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Cool & Serve:
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy as-is or dust with extra powdered sugar for a finishing touch!
Notes
- Use yellow or butter cake mix for a classic flavor.
- Substitute chocolate cake mix for a richer version.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg