Neiman Marcus Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Layer

01 - 1 box (18 oz) yellow cake mix
02 - ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 large egg
04 - ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

→ Creamy Topping

05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 lb powdered sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, egg, and chopped nuts. Mix well, then press the mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, then mix until creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
03 - Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is slightly set. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares.