Neiman Marcus Cake

A delicious and rich cake with a flavorful crust and creamy batter on top that is butter-y and addicting! Neiman Marcus Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.

We love easy and delicious cakes like this one! Other favorites include our easy chocolate cake, and white Texas sheet cake.

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Why is it called Neiman Marcus Cake?

To be honest, no one really knows why. To some, they are called Texas Gold Bars or even Gooey Butter Cake. We do have gooey butter cake on our site, and although similar, Neiman Marcus cake is different.

Today’s cake has pecans, coconut and a more cake-y/bar bottom layer (hence why it’s also sometimes called “Neiman Marcus Bars). Fortunately, it is DELICIOUS and just as tasty as our gooey butter cake.

If you’re looking to make a rich and decadent dessert that is simple – this is the one to try! But don’t say we didn’t warn you that it’s ADDICTING!

How to Make Neiman Marcus Cake?

This yummy cake is really quite simple!

CRUST. Begin making the crust by mixing the yellow cake mix, softened butter, chopped pecans, coconut and eggs in a large bowl. Pour it into a greased 9×13 pan and spread evenly.

BATTER. Mix the powdered sugar, cream cheese egg and vanilla with a hand mixer. Pour this over the crust.

BAKE. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes (or until the top is a little browned). Let cool completely before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use other flavors of cake mix? This recipe is for the classic Neiman Marcus cake using yellow cake mix. However, you can easily change it up and use any flavor of cake mix. Chocolate cake, red velvet, and carrot cake are all great choices. 

How to Store? Because of the cream cheese layer these bars will need to be covered and stored in the fridge. They should last for up to a week. 

You can also FREEZE this recipe. Wrap each slice with plastic wrap and store them together in an airtight freezer safe container. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

For more cakes, check out:

• New York Style Crumb Cake
• Fudgy Buttermilk Cake
• Gooey Butter Cake
• White Texas Sheet Cake

4.96 from 25 votes

Neiman Marcus Cake

By: Lil’ Luna

Neiman Marcus cake uses an easy box cake shortcut to create a gooey and nutty butter cake with a tangy cream cheese topping!

Servings: 12

Prep: 7 minutes mins

Cook: 35 minutes mins

Total: 42 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

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Cake Batter

• ▢ 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
• ▢ ½ cup butter, softened
• ▢ 1 cup pecans, chopped
• ▢ 1 cup coconut flakes
• ▢ 3 eggs

Cream Cheese Layer

• ▢ 3½ cups powdered sugar
• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 dish and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat cake mix, softened butter, chopped pecans, coconut flakes and eggs. Once combined well, pour into the prepared dish and spread to cover the bottom of the pan.
• In another bowl, beat the powdered sugar, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla. Once combined, pour over the crust and bake for 24-26 minutes or until the top has begun to brown.

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Notes

Chocolate version. Use a chocolate cake mix.

Store covered in the fridge for 5-7 days, or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 399mg, Potassium: 138mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 54g, Vitamin A: 340IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 125mg, Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.