Description
Neiman Marcus Cake II is a rich, buttery dessert with a soft cake base and a luscious cream cheese topping that bakes into a signature gooey texture. It’s an easy crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 large eggs, divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a stiff batter forms.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the confectioners’ sugar, softened cream cheese, and the remaining 2 eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly pulling away from the pan while the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Substitute butter, white, or spice cake mix for a different flavor variation.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cream cheese layer for extra crunch.
Mix lemon zest into the topping for a fresh citrus flavor.
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the topping before baking for a chocolate twist.
Dust with additional confectioners’ sugar before serving if desired.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled, at room temperature, or warm individual slices for 10–15 seconds in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
