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Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious chocolate cake with a creamy cream cheese filling, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water if preferred)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter (for shine)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat until creamy and well combined. Set aside.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Slowly stir in hot coffee until the batter is thin but uniform.
  3. Assemble: Pour a thin layer of chocolate batter into each pan (about 1/3 of the total). Divide the cream cheese filling evenly between the pans, spooning it gently into the center. Do not spread to the edges. Pour remaining chocolate batter on top, covering the filling.
  4. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge (not the center) comes out clean. The cream cheese center will remain soft. Let cakes cool completely before removing from the pans.
  5. Ganache (Optional): Heat the cream just to a simmer. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in butter for extra shine. Pour over the cooled cake and let set for 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chocolate cake, cream cheese filling, dessert

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/chocolate-cake-cream-cheese-filling/