Neiman Marcus Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
This Neiman Marcus Cake recipe recreates the beloved ooey, gooey butter cake with a rich, creamy topping layered over a moist yellow cake base. Perfect for those craving a decadent dessert that’s easy to prepare, this cake combines simple ingredients into a luscious treat that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 1 (13x9-inch) cake, 14 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the batter becomes stiff. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. To make spreading easier, spray the back of your spatula with cooking spray.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, blend the confectioners’ sugar, softened cream cheese, and the remaining 2 eggs until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake batter layer in the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to let the layers set and achieve that signature ooey, gooey texture. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Spray the spatula with cooking spray to make spreading the stiff cake batter easier and smoother.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to blend easily into the topping mixture.
- Letting the cake cool completely helps the topping set properly for the best texture.
- This cake is best stored covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
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