Description
Neiman Marcus Cake is a Southern-style dessert bar with a chewy, buttery base and a rich cream cheese custard-like topping. It’s baked until puffed and golden, then dusted with powdered sugar for a nostalgic, bakery-finish treat that’s equally perfect for potlucks and holiday tables.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
Additional powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a bowl, mix the cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until a thick dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, and powdered sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the unbaked crust and smooth out the top.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden, puffed, and lightly cracked. The center should have a slight jiggle.
6. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
7. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
Notes
Don’t overbake—watch for puffed edges and a slightly jiggly center.
Always use butter, not oil, for the best crust texture.
Let it cool fully before cutting or the center won’t set properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: gooey cake, cream cheese bars, Neiman Marcus, holiday dessert