Neiman Marcus Cake with Gooey Butter Topping - Sweet Easy Recipes Style
This Neiman Marcus Cake? Oh, it’s that dessert your cousin brings to every potluck—the one that disappears in about five minutes flat. I’ve baked it for birthdays, lazy Sundays, and once for a neighbor just because she lent me her ladder. Every time, it gets the same reaction: wide eyes, second slices, and zero leftovers.
It starts with a yellow cake mix. Yep, the humble box. But don’t be fooled. With a few pantry basics like butter, eggs, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, this cake transforms into a rich, gooey masterpiece that tastes like it took hours to make. Spoiler: it doesn’t. It’s sweet, dense, and buttery—like someone wrapped a cheesecake inside a cookie bar and blessed it with a golden crust.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth and a love for shortcuts, you’ll fall hard for this one. It’s low-fuss, high-reward, and perfect for anyone craving something warm, melty, and just a little bit indulgent. Trust me, this cake isn’t just dessert—it’s a love letter to sugar.
Servings: 12 squares
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Trust me, you'll want easy cleanup later.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until it turns into a thick, sticky dough.
- Press this dough evenly into the bottom of your greased pan. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon—whichever keeps you from licking the bowl too early.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then mix in the remaining 2 eggs and the vanilla. Blend until creamy and dreamy.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing until everything is smooth. Warning: powdered sugar will try to go everywhere. Consider it part of the magic.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over your cake base and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. The edges should be golden and set, but the center stays soft—don’t overbake it!
- Cool completely before cutting. Or don’t. I won’t judge.