Description
Neiman Marcus Cake, also known as gooey butter cake, is a rich Southern dessert made with a buttery cake mix base and a gooey cream cheese topping. Simple to prepare yet indulgent, it’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or family desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until a thick batter forms.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining 2 eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the cake base and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are golden but the center is still slightly gooey.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares or bars.
Notes
- Do not overbake — the center should remain soft and gooey.
- Refrigerating makes the bars firmer and easier to cut.
- Try with chocolate, red velvet, or spice cake mix for variations.
- Add nuts, coconut, or swirl in fruit preserves for extra flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
