Neiman Marcus Bars Recipe
Neiman Marcus Bars are a rich, buttery dessert with a chewy cake base and a luscious cream cheese topping. The golden edges contrast beautifully with the slightly gooey center, creating a perfect balance of texture and sweetness. These indulgent bars are easy to make and utterly irresistible.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Spatula
- Wire rack
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- In a medium bowl, beat melted butter, yellow cake mix, and two eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed for 25 to 30 seconds until a thick batter forms.
- Then spread it evenly in the prepared pan.
- Without washing, use the same bowl to mix cream cheese, the remaining two eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Pour this mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack for 2 to 3 hours before cutting into 24 pieces.
Notes
- You can use a butter-flavored yellow cake mix.
- Sift the powdered sugar before mixing to prevent lumps in the cream cheese layer.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.