Neiman-Marcus Butter Cake

Miss Annie's Note:

A nice cake to serve guests. If using a glass baking dish, reduce baking temperature to 325 degrees F and keep the same baking time..

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 9x13 cake

• 1 package pillsbury pudding-included yellow cake mix (Pillsbury brand makes a big difference in the outcome of the cake, 2-layer size)
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 lb powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
3. Pour cake mix into mixing bowl.
4. Mix in 1 slightly beaten egg and butter to a moist dough consistency.
5. Press mixture evenly in baking pan.
6. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, remaining eggs and vanilla together until creamy.
7. Beat in sugar gradually, until smooth; this takes several minutes.
8. Pour cream cheese mixture over dough in baking pan.
9. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
10. Watch carefully so base doesn't get too brown.
11. The cheese mixture sinks into the center somewhat, leaving a firmer crust around the edges.
12. Cut into squares to serve.
13. Some cooks sprinkle powdered sugar or pecans over the top of the baked cake or garnish it with fresh strawberries.

Reviews

[flowergirl]

Served this to my company last night. Rave reviews from everyone!

[BothFex]

Insanely rich! This rounded out our meal last night and I got compliments from my guest. I believe he said it was "kickin'." ;-) Next time I'll serve with strawberries.

[Karen=^..^=]

This cake is exceptional! Extremely rich...great with a cup of strong coffee. I had a bit of a problem getting the topping smooth, in fact, my arm was ready to fall off from all the beating! I finally gave up and poured it on even though it was not completely smooth. I used light cream cheese and I can't imagine it made a difference...this cake can not get richer than it already is! Thanks so much...growing up in Philadelphia, butter cake was a bakery standard and pretty famous...I am glad I can make it at home!