Chocolate Neiman Marcus Cake
Chocolate Neiman Marcus Cake is a rich, gooey chocolate dessert made with chocolate cake mix, butter, cream cheese, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. This easy layered cake bakes into a fudgy chocolate base with a soft, creamy topping that melts in your mouth. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert for potlucks, holidays, and chocolate lovers.
Servings 14
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 15.25 oz chocolate fudge cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Chocolate Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cake mix, melted butter, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the cake base.
- In another bowl beat together the cream cheese, cocoa powder, and remaining 2 eggs until smooth.
- Slowly mix in the powdered sugar until the topping becomes thick and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer in the pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly gooey.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing so the layers set properly.
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Notes
Do not overbake - The center should remain slightly gooey for the best texture.
Let the cake cool before cutting - This helps the layers set and creates cleaner slices.
Great for potlucks and parties - This recipe makes a large 9x13 pan and feeds a crowd.
Even better the next day - The flavors deepen as the cake sits overnight.