Neiman Marcus Gooey Dessert (Printer-Friendly)
Rich buttery cake base topped with smooth cream cheese and dusted with powdered sugar.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
01 -
1 box yellow cake mix
02 -
113 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
03 -
1 large egg
→ Cream Cheese Topping
04 -
227 grams (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
05 -
2 large eggs
06 -
5 mL (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
07 -
450 grams (3 3/4 cups) powdered sugar
→ Garnish
08 -
Powdered sugar, for dusting
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan evenly.
02 -
Combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and one egg in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture evenly into the greased baking pan.
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In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining two eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until the filling is creamy and well integrated.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake base. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center remains slightly jiggly.
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Allow the baked dessert to cool completely. Dust the surface with powdered sugar before slicing into squares and serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
Use fully softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth topping without lumps.
02 -
Do not overbake; the center should retain a slight jiggle to achieve a gooey texture.
03 -
For variation, substitute yellow cake mix with butter pecan or spice cake mix.