Neiman Marcus Cake
Neiman Marcus Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 Pillsbury Moist Supreme Yellow Cake Mix, standard 15.25 ounce box
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- cooking spray, as needed
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly spray the parchment paper with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer or whisk until a thick, uniform batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Evenly spread the cake base batter into the prepared baking pan. You may need to spray your spatula with cooking spray to prevent sticking and help spread the thick batter smoothly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, 2 additional large eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully pour the cream cheese topping mixture directly over the cake base in the pan. Do not stir or mix the two layers together.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crusty, but the center still has a slight jiggle.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. This is crucial for the cake to set and achieve its signature gooey texture.
⏱️ 120 min
- 8
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake out of the pan. Slice into squares and serve.
⏱️ 2 min
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Neiman Marcus Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 Pillsbury Moist Supreme Yellow Cake Mix, standard 15.25 ounce box
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- cooking spray, as needed
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly spray the parchment paper with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Mix thoroughly with an electric mixer or whisk until a thick, uniform batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Evenly spread the cake base batter into the prepared baking pan. You may need to spray your spatula with cooking spray to prevent sticking and help spread the thick batter smoothly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, 2 additional large eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully pour the cream cheese topping mixture directly over the cake base in the pan. Do not stir or mix the two layers together.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crusty, but the center still has a slight jiggle.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. This is crucial for the cake to set and achieve its signature gooey texture.
⏱️ 120 min - 8
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cake out of the pan. Slice into squares and serve.
⏱️ 2 min