Description
Sweet Southern comfort arrives with Neiman Marcus cake, a luxurious chocolate-infused dessert promising pure indulgence. Creamy layers and rich chocolate chips create a delectable experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 stick (1/2 cup / 113 grams) butter, melted
- 1 (16 ounces / 453 grams) box powdered sugar
Egg Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create the foundational layer by blending cake mix, melted butter, and eggs into a cohesive mixture. Fold in chopped nuts for added texture and crunch, then firmly press the entire mixture across the pan’s bottom to form an even base.
- Prepare the luxurious cream cheese topping by whipping softened cream cheese until silky smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and an egg, beating until the mixture reaches a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently cascade the cream cheese mixture over the nutty crust, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the entire surface.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The topping should develop a delicate golden hue and set with a slight wobble in the center, indicating perfect moisture retention.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature. This resting period helps the layers stabilize and intensifies the flavors. Once cooled, slice into precise squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is fully melted and at room temperature for easy mixing with the cake mix, creating a smooth, consistent crust.
- Toast the chopped nuts before adding them to the crust for an enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch that elevates the texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a silky, creamy topping without lumps, guaranteeing a perfect smooth consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the regular cake mix with a gluten-free alternative, making this dessert accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg