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Neiman Marcus Cake (Texas Sheet Cake Vibes)

That sweet buttery crust and creamy topping come together like pure comfort in every bite. Nothing fancy or complicated here—just a simple dessert that uses everyday ingredients and turns out rich, soft, and downright hard to resist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs divided
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries for topping
  • powdered sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press the cake mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese, remaining egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust layer.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden on top.
  7. Let the cake cool completely.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar and slice into squares before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Serve chilled or at room temperature with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or a cup of coffee.