Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake (Printable Version)
A rich chocolate cake with a gooey center, perfect for a luscious, chocolate-filled dessert experience.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Cake Base
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432 g chocolate cake mix
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1 large egg
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113 g unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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227 g cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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31 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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454 g confectioners' sugar
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113 g unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x7.5 cm round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, 1 large egg, and 113 g melted butter until uniformly combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently pat down to an even layer. Set aside.
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Using a stand mixer on medium speed, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs and cocoa powder and mix until incorporated.
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Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add confectioners’ sugar followed by 113 g melted butter and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until smooth and homogenous.
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Pour filling over the cake base in the pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, ensuring the center remains slightly gooey.
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Allow cake to cool partially on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a premium chocolate cake mix for optimal flavor and texture.
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Avoid overbaking to maintain a gooey center.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance richness.