Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

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Sure! Here’s a full, rich recipe for a decadent Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling — complete with history, formation, methods, and a touch of love. ❤️

🍫 Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

🌟 Introduction

This indulgent chocolate cake with cream cheese filling is the perfect marriage of rich, moist cocoa cake and tangy-sweet cream cheese. The filling creates a surprise center that’s creamy and irresistible — making this dessert a showstopper for any occasion. Whether it’s for birthdays, anniversaries, or late-night cravings, this cake is love in every bite.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Optional Ganache Topping:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter (for gloss)

🛠️ Method & Instructions

🔧 Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar, egg, vanilla, and flour.
  3. Mix until creamy and lump-free. Set aside.

🔧 Step 2: Make the Chocolate Cake Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  4. Slowly stir in boiling water until combined. Batter will be thin — that’s normal!

🔧 Step 3: Assemble

  1. Pour half of the cake batter into the pan.
  2. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
  3. Pour the remaining batter gently over the filling to cover it.

🔧 Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🔧 Step 5: (Optional) Make the Ganache

  1. Heat the cream until it just begins to simmer.
  2. Pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute.
  3. Add butter and stir until smooth.
  4. Pour over cooled cake and let set.

🕰️ History & Formation

The combination of chocolate and cream cheese emerged in American home baking in the mid-20th century. Inspired by the popularity of cheesecake and chocolate cakes, bakers began fusing the two into layered and filled desserts. This recipe takes that nostalgia and elevates it with a modern, fudgy twist — easy enough for everyday baking, yet rich enough for celebrations.

💌 Conclusion

Moist chocolate cake. Velvety cream cheese. A melt-in-your-mouth moment. This cake is a favorite for chocolate lovers, cream cheese fans, and dessert dreamers alike. It’s a love letter in every slice.

❤️ For the Lovers (of Cake):

  • Want it richer? Add chocolate chips to the cream cheese filling.
  • Add espresso powder to the batter for a mocha edge.
  • Swirl the cream cheese instead of layering for a marble effect.
  • Top with berries for a fresh contrast.

💡 Tip with Love:
Bake with someone you love or for someone you miss. Every whisk and pour becomes a memory. 🍰

Let me know if you want a version for cupcakes, layered cakes, or even a no-bake twist!

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