Description
This Irresistible Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake is a decadent dessert that combines a rich chocolate cake base with a smooth, creamy chocolate chip cream cheese filling. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this recipe yields a moist and gooey cake that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or a comforting indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix with the eggs and water. Stir gently until you achieve a smooth, uniform batter without lumps.
- Make cream cheese filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with the confectioners’ sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. Gently fold in the chocolate chips to add bursts of chocolate throughout the filling.
- Layer the cake: Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Pour half of the prepared cake batter into the pan, spreading it evenly. Next, layer the cream cheese filling over this base, followed by pouring the remaining cake batter on top, smoothing it gently.
- Bake the cake: Place the prepared pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 to 15 minutes to set slightly, then cut into 12 squares. Serve warm for the ultimate ooey gooey chocolate experience.
Notes
- For a creamier cake texture, substitute the water with milk in the cake batter.
- To reduce sweetness, you can decrease the amount of confectioners’ sugar in the cream cheese filling.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used instead of regular chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Use a toothpick test to avoid overbaking and retain the gooey texture.
