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Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Irresistibly Fudgy Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Indulge in a slice of this Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling, a perfect balance of fudgy richness and creamy tang.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hot Brewed Coffee
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream optional for consistency

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Stir in hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
  5. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth for the filling.
  6. Pour half the chocolate batter into the pan, dollop cream cheese mixture on top, then add the remaining batter and swirl.
  7. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Refrigerate the frosted cake for better flavor and texture.

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