Description
Silky Neiman Marcus cake delivers pure chocolate indulgence with its rich, velvety layers and luxurious ganache. Southern bakers cherish this classic dessert, promising an irresistible slice of sweet comfort you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Nuts:
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Sweetener:
- 1 (16 ounces / 454 grams) box powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking canvas by coating a 9×13-inch pan with grease and flour, then set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Craft the foundational cake layer by blending cake mix, melted butter, and eggs into a uniform, velvety mixture that promises rich texture and depth.
- Elevate the batter’s complexity by gently incorporating chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture to provide delightful crunch and nuanced flavor.
- Transfer the nut-enhanced batter into the prepared pan, carefully smoothing the surface to ensure an even and consistent base for the cream cheese layer.
- Create a luxurious cream cheese topping by whisking softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg until the mixture transforms into a silky, luminous blend with no lumps.
- Delicately cascade the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, using gentle motions to distribute it uniformly and create a marbled, artistic appearance.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a golden-kissed surface and a subtle jiggle in the center that promises a decadent, moist texture.
- Patience is key – allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, letting the layers meld and settle, then slice and serve, optionally dusting with a whisper of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Swap out regular cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to make this dessert celiac-friendly and inclusive for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with different nuts like pecans or walnuts to add unique flavor profiles and textural variations to the classic recipe.
- Consider reducing sugar content by using a sugar substitute or cutting powdered sugar quantity for a lighter, less sweet version of the cake.
- Enhance cream cheese layer by adding a hint of vanilla extract or lemon zest to create a more complex and bright flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg