Neiman Marcus Cake
Creamy, nostalgic, and wonderfully simple, this Neiman Marcus Cake features a tender cake layer sandwiching a rich cream cheese filling, all studded with crunchy nuts.
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Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box Cake Mix (any flavor) Use your favorite boxed mix.
- 1 stick Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature if possible.
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts) Toasted lightly for extra flavor (optional).
- 1 package Cream Cheese 8 oz, softened to room temperature.
- 1 box Powdered Sugar 16 oz, sifted if lumpy for best texture.
- 1 large Egg Added to the cream cheese mixture.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until well blended. Stir until there are no dry pockets; the batter will be thick.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and mix until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and the additional egg, mixing until fully incorporated and silky.
- Grease a baking pan and pour half of the cake batter into it. Spread it carefully to create an even base layer.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter layer.
- Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer. Dollop and gently spread to cover the filling.
- 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 before serving. Chill briefly if you prefer a firmer slice.
Notes
Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. You can freeze individual slices wrapped well for up to 2 months.