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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

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This cake combines a rich chocolate base with a gooey cream cheese topping, delivering a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. Easy to prepare, it’s a perfect treat for celebrating special moments or brightening up your day.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups (325 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 6 tbsp (30 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
  • 6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot coffee
  • 3 oz (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Combine eggs and sugar mix, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare the pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients, adding buttermilk and hot coffee.
  • Layer batter and the cream cheese mixture in the pan.
  • Bake for 38-42 minutes until center jiggles slightly.
  • Prepare ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate.
  • Drizzle ganache over cooled cake and chill for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending.
Don’t overbake the cake; it should stay slightly jiggly.
For variations, try dark chocolate or add peppermint extract for a festive twist.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 42 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 44
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 90