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Neiman Marcus Cake Recipe Gooey Butter Bars Made Easy
Emily

Neiman Marcus Cake

A rich, gooey dessert bar made with cake mix, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. This old-fashioned favorite, sometimes called 'Texas Gold Bars,' is chewy at the bottom and creamy on top—perfect for potlucks and holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 16 oz powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • knife for swirling
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until well blended. Fold in chopped nuts.
  3. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and 1 egg, mixing until creamy.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Swirl gently with a knife to marble.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

Use any cake mix flavor (yellow, chocolate, spice) for variety. Toast the nuts before adding for extra depth. Best served slightly chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.