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Easy Neiman Marcus Cake Recipe

Easy Neiman Marcus Cake Recipe: Your Next Family Favorite

Discover the Easy Neiman Marcus Cake Recipe, a simple Southern delight with a gooey butter center that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Can substitute with butter pecan cake mix.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Must be melted.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Toasting enhances flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to prevent lumps.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Optional.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a bowl until a thick dough forms and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
  3. Top the dough with chopped pecans.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sifted powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let the cake cool completely for neat slices and enjoy the comforting gooey texture.

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