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.