The name of this recipe intrigued me, why is it named after a department store? It literally because it is a very RICH cake. I do not believe I have ever bought anything from Neiman Marcus, I think I walked in one once. However Neiman Marcus has nothing to do with this cake, they do not sell it or promote it. Google says: “The bars are also known as Gooey Butter Cake, St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake, Chess Squares, or Texas Gold Bars”.
No matter the name, I saw it pop up on social media and I wanted to try it out. It was very easy to make, I think it took less than 45 minutes from start to finish, it truly takes longer to have it cool so you can cut it than it does to make it.
I think it would be great to share it with others, bring it to a pot luck, make it today and and have something a little sweet snack for the super bowl party you are having or attending.
Neiman Marcus Cake
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- hand or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3½ cups confectioners sugar
- 1 8 ounce cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
- In a stand mixer or medium bowl combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, melted butter, and the vanilla extract. The batter will be on the stiff side. Spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Clean the bowl you just emptied or a new bowl combine the confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, and 2 eggs. Mix well and pour over the top of the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Absolutely wonderful tasty cake
Thank you! my family and I totally agree with you 🙂
I used lemon extract instead of vanilla, it really ups the game.
ooh I bet it did, I will have to give it a try!
My cake layer was very dry and crumbly. Why would that happen? I double checked the ingredients which are few and everything was added correctly. Is that how the bottom layer is supposed to to be?
I am sorry the cake layer was crumbly for you, mine was very moist. The only thing I can think of is oven temperatures can be so different. When I set my timer I set it for 10 minutes before whatever recipe I am following so I can check it to be sure. As often as I bake you would think I would have a thermometer in it to check, but I don’t.
I had the same thing happen. I followed the recipe but I think what happened is I baked it for too long. When I tested it with a toothpick, it was still wet so I kept adding 5 minutes to the bake time. Do you take it out at 35 minutes even if it’s still wet?
Can you put apples on cake?
I have not seen anyone try to put apples on it. Where apples would release additional liquid I am not sure how it will come out. If you do try I would love to hear how it comes out.
Do you have to use a 9 x 13 pan
I find that when I use different size pans from what the recipe asks for, it can change the texture and cooking times. If at all possible I use as close to what they ask for. Would I go out and buy the “correct” size pan, no I tend to use what I have. Thanks for taking the time to read my blog, it is much appreciated.
I use vanilla in the cake and the cream cheese topping. Tasted very good!
Sounds delish!!!
I’m thinking of fresh berries with it!✌️
I would love to hear and see how it comes out with fresh berries!