Neiman Marcus Dump Cake
This Neiman Marcus Dump Cake is the lovechild of a gooey butter cake and a Southern church potluck classic—sweet, rich, and unapologetically decadent. With a crunchy top and gooey, buttery center, it’s the dessert that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe.
Equipment
- 1 9"x13" baking dish or pan
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 hand mixer optional
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix reserve 1 cup for topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar about 1 lb box
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup reserved cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the pecans and crust layer. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining dry cake mix evenly on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown on top but still gooey in the center.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 315mgSugar: 43g
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