Neiman Marcus Cake, also known as Ooey Gooey Cake or Chess Squares, is a decadent and rich dessert that’s easy to make and incredibly delicious. It features a layer of buttery, cake-like crust topped with a creamy, sweet, and gooey filling. Here’s a classic recipe to make Neiman Marcus Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake Layer:
- 1 box (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Gooey Layer:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Press this cake mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer. You can use your hands or the back of a spoon to do this. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add the 2 large eggs and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the melted butter and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the gooey cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. The cake may still be a bit gooey in the center, which is normal and desirable.
- Allow the Neiman Marcus Cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into squares or rectangles.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.
Neiman Marcus Cake is sweet, rich, and incredibly indulgent. It’s perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy!
