Description
Chocolate lovers will swoon over this sumptuous chocolate delight layer cake, a rich symphony of indulgent chocolate layers and silky smooth frosting. Creamy, velvety, and intensely chocolatey, you’ll savor each luxurious bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
- 16 ounces (454 grams) powdered sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- None
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (177°C), preparing a greased baking pan for the decadent chocolate dessert.
- Create the foundational cake layer by thoroughly mixing the chocolate cake mix with one egg and melted butter until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Firmly press the prepared chocolate base into the bottom of the greased pan, ensuring an even and compact foundation for the dessert.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer, incorporating eggs and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Gradually introduce melted butter to the cream cheese mixture, then carefully fold in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, blending until the filling becomes uniformly rich and velvety.
- Gently cascade the luxurious cream cheese filling over the chocolate base, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly across the entire surface.
- Carefully transfer the assembled dessert to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 40-50 minutes until the filling sets and develops a delicate golden perimeter.
- Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack, permitting the cake to cool completely, which helps the filling solidify and enhances the overall texture.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice the chocolate delight layer cake into elegant portions, ready to be served and enjoyed.
Notes
- Precise oven temperature matters for achieving the perfect cake texture and preventing over or underbaking.
- Blend cake mix ingredients thoroughly to eliminate dry pockets and ensure a uniform base layer.
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature for smoother mixing and prevent lumpy filling.
- Mixing speeds and technique significantly impact the filling’s consistency and overall cake quality.
- Cooling time is crucial for setting the filling and allowing flavors to meld together.
- Cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the cake’s flavor profile, enhancing the chocolate experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg