๐Ÿฐ Neiman Marcus Cake (Gooey Butter Cake)

This rich, buttery, and slightly crunchy dessert has a sweet cream cheese topping that pairs perfectly with a soft, nutty cake base. A must-try Southern classic!


๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

For the Base:

  • ๐ŸŽ‚ 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ๐Ÿงˆ ยฝ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ๐Ÿฅš 1 large egg
  • ๐ŸŒฐ ยฝ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For the Topping:

  • ๐Ÿง€ 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • ๐Ÿฅš 2 large eggs
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ๐Ÿฅ„ 4 cups powdered sugar (about 1 lb)
  • ๐Ÿงˆ ยฝ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Base

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until combined.
  3. Stir in chopped nuts (if using) and press the mixture evenly into the pan.

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Topping

  1. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix well.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar and melted butter, mixing until creamy.
  4. Pour over the cake base and spread evenly.

3๏ธโƒฃ Bake & Cool

  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown but still slightly gooey in the center.
  2. Let it cool completely before slicing.

๐Ÿฏ Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe

โœ… Simple & Quick โ€“ Only a few ingredients and minimal prep time!
โœ… Rich & Buttery โ€“ A melt-in-your-mouth texture with a deliciously crunchy crust.

๐Ÿ’› Enjoy this decadent treat with a cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream! ๐Ÿฐโœจ