Neiman Marcus Cake
Neiman Marcus Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 ounce box
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- cooking spray, as needed
- parchment paper, for lining pan
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and the 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Use an electric hand mixer to beat these ingredients thoroughly until a thick, uniform batter is formed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. To make spreading easier, lightly spray the back of a spatula with cooking spray. Use the spatula to evenly spread the thick cake batter across the bottom of the pan, forming the first layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, the remaining 2 eggs, and the vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients thoroughly using an electric hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully pour the smooth cream cheese mixture directly over the unbaked cake batter in the pan. It is crucial not to stir the two layers together. Gently spread the cream cheese mixture with a spatula to ensure it covers the entire surface of the cake batter evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the assembled cake into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set. A slight jiggle in the center is acceptable, as it will firm up upon cooling.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for at least two hours before attempting to cut it. This cooling time is essential for the cake to set properly and for the distinct layers to form. After cooling, lift the cake out using the parchment paper overhang, cut it into squares, and serve.
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Neiman Marcus Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 ounce box
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Topping
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- cooking spray, as needed
- parchment paper, for lining pan
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, and the 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Use an electric hand mixer to beat these ingredients thoroughly until a thick, uniform batter is formed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. To make spreading easier, lightly spray the back of a spatula with cooking spray. Use the spatula to evenly spread the thick cake batter across the bottom of the pan, forming the first layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, the remaining 2 eggs, and the vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients thoroughly using an electric hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully pour the smooth cream cheese mixture directly over the unbaked cake batter in the pan. It is crucial not to stir the two layers together. Gently spread the cream cheese mixture with a spatula to ensure it covers the entire surface of the cake batter evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the assembled cake into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set. A slight jiggle in the center is acceptable, as it will firm up upon cooling.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for at least two hours before attempting to cut it. This cooling time is essential for the cake to set properly and for the distinct layers to form. After cooling, lift the cake out using the parchment paper overhang, cut it into squares, and serve.