Why You Need To Make This Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Moist, soft cake layers that arent dense.
- Using vegetable oil gives the cake layers a light texture and keeps the cake moist and soft.
- Secret ingredient added to make the cake so chocolaty!
- Cream cheese frosting is light, fluffy and has a delicious chocolate flavor.
- Simple ingredients are used that you probably already have in your pantry!
- Crowd pleaser and showstopper. I mean who doesnt like a chocolate cake?
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For The Chocolate Glaze
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To Make The Chocolate Cake
1. Dissolve your instant coffee in your boiling water and then mix in your cocoa powder, leave to cool.
2: Melt your butter and also leave to cool.
3: Sift together your flour, leavening agents and salt into your large bowl and then stir in your sugar.
4: Mix your melted butter, oil and vanilla extract into your coffee and cocoa powder mixture, until totally combined.
5: Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
6: Mix in your sour cream and then your beaten eggs.
7: Pour into your lined sandwich tins and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
A Striking & Decadent Dessert
This cheesecake stuffed cake is possibly one of the most indulgent recipes on my blog. What could be more decadent than an entire cheesecake sandwiched between two layers of fudgy, dark chocolate cake? Its sinful, reallybut it works!
The cake itself is moist and oh-so chocolatey, and the cheesecake is a rich and classic companion. They pair together flawlessly, especially when cloaked in a dark chocolate marbled cream cheese frosting.
This was one of the first recipes on the blog, which means its high time for an update. Ive given the original recipe a slight makeover: a thicker cheesecake layer, a more flavorful, moist chocolate cake , a more intense chocolate note from dark cocoa powder, and a beautifully marbled version of my cream cheese frosting. I also include the option to top everything of with my chocolate ganache. My cheesecake stuffed cake was a stunner before, but now its a true showstopper.
This recipe does take quite a bit of time, so lets get to it!
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How To Make A Cheesecake Stuffed Cake
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions
To make the chocolate cream cheese frosting in the bowl of your stand mixer or a large bowl if you are using a hand mixer add in the room temperature butter. Beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes or until the butter is light and fluffy and almost doubled in volume.
Follow with the cream cheese and mix again for a further minute until incorporated.
Add the icing sugar or powdered sugar to the bowl, these are both the same ingredient just different names in different parts of the world, along with the cocoa powder.
With the machine running slowly pour in 1- 2 tablespoons of milk.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly combined and add the vanilla essence. Beat the chocolate cream cheese frosting for another minute or two until it is light and fluffy.
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For The Chocolate Cake
Youll find detailed measurements for all Ingredients in the printable version of the Recipe Card at the bottom of this post
How To Make A Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and lay a piece of parchment paper in the pan so you can remove the cake easily once its baked. Mix the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs and cinnamon together. Mix until just combined, make sure to scrape down the edges and bottom of the bowl with a spatula, dry ingredients will hide in pockets of the batter.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
The batter will be very thick so use a spatula to scrape it out of the bowl into the prepared pan. Smooth out the top of the cake batter evenly then bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, make the cream cheese frosting by creaming together the butter and cream cheese. Then add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Once the cake is done baking, remove from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Use an offset spatula to frost the cake.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and extra chocolate chips to decorate if desired.
Enjoy!
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake Tips
You can use a regular dish to make your cheese cake but with a springform tin, you can remove the sides and have a beautiful presentation. The chocolate caraque is just a thin, slightly set chocolate garnish shaving method with great texture and looks. You can also top the chocolate cream cheese filling with whipped cream before adding a generous sprinkle of cocoa powder and caraque. Or, serve a slice with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a cup of tea.
Our chocolate cream cheese cake is a smooth and rich chocolate treat for any occasion. Its a beautiful homemade treat, great with a cup of tea.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake: Simply Rich Smooth And Chocolaty
Our chocolate cream cheese cake is a smooth and rich chocolate treat for any occasion. Its a beautiful homemade treat, great with a cup of tea.
Chocolate cream cheese cake: Simply rich, smooth and chocolaty. Photo by Delphine Hourlay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photography-of-cocoa-powder-691152/
When you have a delicious cheesecake at your local coffee shop, you always wonder if you can make it yourself. However, you might not really enjoy baking or want to make something different. Did you know that you can make cheesecake in the fridge? Our chocolate cream cheese cake is a simple, rich and sweet treat you can make and enjoy at home. Not only is it lovely to eat, but it looks incredible too, perfect for parties and events.
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What Does Cream Cheese Do For A Pound Cake
The cream cheese in this chocolate pound cake recipe adds another layer of richness, a slight tanginess, and ensures that the cake will be wonderfully moist. I love the velvety consistency of this cake recipe!
The thick consistency of the cream cheese also adds a nice denseness that you would expect in a pound cake, but it is not heavy. It is just right!
We tried this chocolate pound cake recipe with sour cream as well , because we love our vanilla sour cream pound cake recipe so much.
However, for this particular chocolate pound cake recipe, our family taste tested and voted for the version that contained cream cheese. The texture was just a bit creamier and was a bit more moist as well. Of course we ate both pound cakes anyway so that we could be absolutely certain, haha 0)
Tips For Making The Best Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Ingredients at room temp mix together better! Set out any cold ingredients ahead of time.
- Properly measure your cake flour . Or better yet, use a kitchen scale to measure your dry ingredients.
- Use a scale to weigh your cake pans as you fill them. Make sure each pan has the same amount of batter will make your cake layers bake to the same height and bake more evenly.
- Bang your cake pans on the counter before putting it in the oven. This brings any air bubbles that are trapped in the batter to the surface.
- Chill your cake layers in the freezer for about 20 minutes before assembling the cake and before adding the simple syrup. It makes it so much easier to stack and frost them!
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Simple Chocolate Cake Recipe
When youre after a fuss free but delicious and simple chocolate cake recipe this is it! The cake is made in two bowls, no mixer required, simple ingredients that youll already have in your kitchen and topped with the most incredible chocolate cream cheese frosting. Its not too sweet, too rich, or too hard to make, just the most perfect homemade chocolate cake that youll make again and again and again!
How To Make This Recipe
Making this intense chocolate cake recipe with cream cheese icing is very straightforward with a few key steps. You may wonder how do you make frosting with cream cheese and not butter, and its super simple! Below you will learn how to bake the cakes, whip up the frosting and then finally layer the cakes. This is definitely one of my favorite go-to layered cakes because of its incredible flavors and ease.
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Intense Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This is an incredibly decadent and moist cake with an intense chocolate flavor. It is easy to make and will quickly become your go-to chocolate cake recipe.
I have baked this cake more times than I can count. It is hands down my most requested cake, and for a good reason. This cake is soft and moist with a rich, intense chocolate flavor.
This cake is easy and fast to make and can even be done without an electric mixer which I have done on many occasions.
Check out our chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream to see how I modified the recipe and only used a whisk to mix the batter.
You will want to keep this one in your recipe box for an easy and reliable recipe that will always give you fantastic results. This really is an intense chocolate cake.
A Pumpkin And Chocolate Cake
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake is like a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie but in cake form! I love to take cake mixes and doctor them up to take them from good to fabulous! Pumpkin and chocolate chips are a delicious match! I think the addition of the cream cheese frosting on this cake really takes it over the top. I’ve already made this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake recipe 5 times this fall season! It’s that good!
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Dreamy Keto Cream Cheese Chocolate Pound Cake
This keto cream cheese chocolate pound cake recipe is everything you love about the original cream cheese pound cake, except that chocolate is the star ingredient.
Its rich, moist, and decadent! A keto chocolate pound cake that is sure to satisfy your craving for a dark chocolate cake while doing a ketogenic diet. And because its cream cheese chocolate pound cake, the texture is moist and dense.
My recipe for low carb chocolate pound cake was inspired by my well-loved keto cream cheese pound cake. Do you know the one that has been pinned thousands of times and is a favorite in the keto community?
That keto cream cheese pound cake was birthed soon after Randy and I made the ketogenic diet a lifestyle choice. It was made to replace our familys go-to cake.
I also have a keto chocolate coconut flour pound cake in case it needs to be a nut-free option.
Looking for a muffin option? Do check out our keto chocolate cream cheese muffins too.
Oh and visit our keto sour cream chocolate cake if you prefer a sour cream-based cake.
Dont forget to visit our Keto Pound Cakes and Keto Cakes collection for more delicious keto-friendly treats.
Tell Me About This Chocolate Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
- Flavor: If youve tried our chocolate cake before, youll be happy to know this chocolate Bundt cake is equally moist and rich. Just like in our flourless chocolate cake recipe, the chocolate flavor is enhanced with a little espresso powder. But that addition is completely optional if you prefer to leave it out.
- Texture: Youll enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth cake with a creamy, velvety cream cheese filling. The texture is very moist all around!
- Ease: I always like to say that even though this cake looks fancy, shes anything but a diva. The prep process is relatively simple using 3 mixing bowls: 1 bowl for the cake batters wet ingredients, 1 for the cake batters dry ingredients, and 1 for the cream cheese swirl. After you mix up the chocolate batter, simply layer it all into the Bundt pan.
- Time: The cake must cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator before you slice and serve it. The taste and texture are ideal after the cheesecake filling has chilled a bit.
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Why Should The Coffee Be Hot
Adding the hot coffee to the cocoa will melt the cocoa solids and cause the flavor molecules to burst and intensify the chocolate.
I mix the hot coffee with the cocoa then let it sit and come to room temperature while I am preparing the rest of the ingredients.
This is a simple step that makes a huge impact on the depth and richness of the chocolate.
How To Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Making cream cheese frosting without butter is simple and quick. Check my more detailed cream cheese frosting recipe, should you need more information.
The frosting should be stable enough to pipe or frost the cake at this point, however, if time allows, it is great to set it in the fridge until ready to use.
Top Tip: Besides not over whipping and using the right ingredients, the best way to thicken cream cheese frosting is to refrigerate it for 30-60 minutes before using
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Key Tips For Your Best Chocolate Dump Cake In The World
- Use the best dark chocolate you can get ahold of. Dark chocolate is the key that unlocks the rich, deep chocolatey flavors of this dump cake.
- Buttermilk is used in this chocolate dump cake recipe, as it lends a delicious tang and tenderness to the flavors and texture.
- Instant coffee granules are your secret weapon when it comes to chocolate cake recipes in general. Decaffeinated instant coffee granules are fine. Just make sure theyre the instant granules that usually come in a box of very-small individual packages that quickly dissolve in hot liquid
- Whether you choose to frost your chocolate dump cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting is fully up to youbut let it be known that its high recommended