Description
Indulgent chocolate ooey gooey cake promises pure dessert bliss with its rich, molten center. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of this irresistible Southern-style sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 (15.25 oz / 432 g) box of chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Set oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
- Base Layer Creation: Mix cake mix, melted butter, and egg until a uniform dough forms. Press mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a solid chocolate foundation.
- Filling Composition: Whip cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Blend cocoa powder and powdered sugar into the mixture, transforming it into a silky, rich cream.
- Assembly: Pour the creamy filling over the chocolate base, spreading it uniformly across the entire surface using a spatula.
- Baking Process: Transfer the dish to the preheated oven, baking for 40-45 minutes. Look for slightly set edges while maintaining a soft, gooey center—the quintessential characteristic of this decadent dessert.
- Cooling and Setting: After removing from the oven, allow the cake to rest for 20 minutes, enabling layers to settle and flavors to intensify.
- Serving Finale: Cut into generous portions and optionally dust with powdered sugar or top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Butter Matters: Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better texture in both cake base and filling layers.
- Even Distribution Technique: Press cake mix layer gently but firmly to create a uniform base, preventing uneven baking or crumbly texture.
- Temperature Control: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature before whipping to ensure silky, lump-free filling consistency.
- Monitor Baking Carefully: Check cake at 40-minute mark to prevent over-baking, which can dry out the signature gooey center – look for slightly jiggly middle with set edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg