Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake. A rich and gooey cream cheese topping sits on a moist chocolate cake base, creating a mouthwatering dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar (about 1 lb)
Optional Toppings:
- Chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cake Base: Mix chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press into the baking dish.
- Make Cream Cheese Topping: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Pour over cake base.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm for a gooey texture.
Notes
- This cake is best when slightly underbaked in the center for a gooey texture.
- Top with chocolate chips before baking for extra richness.
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
