Neiman Marcus Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth.
5. Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan.
6. In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
7. Sprinkle over cake batter.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely.
10. For frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
11. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
12. Beat until fluffy and spread over cooled cake.