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Golden gooey Neiman Marcus cake square with buttery crust and creamy center on a white plate.

Irresistibly Gooey Neiman Marcus Cake

Irresistibly gooey Neiman Marcus cake with a buttery crust and creamy center that melts in your mouth. A Southern classic made with simple ingredients for rich, bakery-style flavor at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix for the base layer
  • 0.5 cup butter, melted for cake base
  • 1 large egg for cake base
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cake base
Topping
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened for topping
  • 3 large eggs for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted for topping richness
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts optional
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan for perfect bar thickness
  • Electric mixer for smooth cream cheese layer
  • Mixing bowls one for each layer
  • Rubber spatula for spreading and scraping
  • Wire rack for cooling the cake

Method
 

  1. Mix cake mix, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until thick; press into pan.
  2. Mix softened cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until creamy.
  4. Mix in melted butter for silky texture.
  5. Pour topping over base; spread evenly.
  6. Bake 40–50 minutes until golden edges and soft center.
    Golden gooey Neiman Marcus cake square with buttery crust and creamy center on a white plate.
  7. Cool completely for 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used