Description
If you’re looking for a quick dessert that’s irresistibly rich and gooey, this Neiman Marcus Cake is your new go-to. It’s one of those easy recipes that starts with a boxed mix but turns into a bakery-style treat with just a few additions. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast option, a last-minute potluck dessert, or a unique addition to your list of easy recipe ideas, this one hits all the right notes. Dense, buttery, and dusted in powdered sugar—it’s perfect for anyone who loves indulgent food ideas that don’t require a culinary degree.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3.5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix yellow cake mix with 1 egg and melted butter until a dough forms. Press into pan.
3. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined.
5. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cake base.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
8. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
Always use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
For cleaner slices, chill the cake in the fridge before cutting.
Line the baking dish with parchment paper if you plan to lift and transfer the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg