Cream Cheese Chocolate Cake
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
2 mini
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Calories
469 kcal
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Course
Cake
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Cuisine
International
Cream Cheese Chocolate Cake
Description
The Cream Cheese Chocolate Cake begins by creaming butter and sugar until fluffy, then gradually incorporating eggs and cream. Cake flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt are folded in to form a smooth chocolate batter. Separately, the cream cheese filling is whipped with sugar, egg, and cornflour until smooth and lump-free. The batter is partially poured into a pan, topped with the cream cheese mixture, and covered with remaining batter, creating a layered effect.
The cake bakes to a tender texture with a soft crumb and mild cocoa bitterness balanced by the sweet cream cheese filling, providing a moist and lightly tangy contrast. Chocolate chips on top can add bursts of melted chocolate flavor and decorative texture.
This cake is suitable as a dessert for gatherings, celebrations, or teatime, where the pairing of chocolate and cream cheese is appreciated. It offers richer density than plain chocolate cake due to the cream cheese layer.
Adapted by the original recipe author, it reflects a home bake approach with detailed steps for achieving smooth blends of ingredients and consistent layering.
Ingredients
- 1 tick butter unsalted
- 2/3 cup caster sugar
- 2 egg 2 oz each with shell, medium
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream or milk
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chip optional for topping
Cream Cheese Layer
- 3.5 oz (100 grams) cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon egg beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon cornflour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, add butter and sugar. Beat with a stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs and whipping cream in a clean bowl. Slowly drizzle the mixture into the butter mixture, continuing to mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the sifted cake flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt using a spatula. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- To prepare the cream cheese filling, first soften the cream cheese at room temperature. Beat the softened cream cheese with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and corn flour, and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and free of clumps. Set aside.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the pan and shake it lightly to distribute it evenly. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the cake batter. Gently add the remaining cake batter on top of the cream cheese filling. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and bake the cake for 40 minutes, or until it is firm to the touch around the edges.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes. Then, remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a rack before serving.
Notes
- This cream cheese chocolate cake can be served as a dessert or special occasion treat with a moist, layered texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2mini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.5g | 21% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 12% |
| Fat | 23.8g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7g | 74% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 43.2g | 86% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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