How to Make Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent chocolate cream cheese cake. This rich and creamy cake is a true showstopper, perfect for any special occasion or just as a luxurious treat for yourself. The combination of velvety chocolate and smooth cream cheese creates a luscious and indulgent dessert that is sure to impress even the most discerning sweet tooth.

The base of this cake is a moist and tender chocolate cake, which serves as the perfect canvas for the silky ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, oil, and 1 1/4 sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, then stir in the zucchini. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Pour half of the batter into prepared pan.
  • Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch; beat into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. Beat in 1 egg, milk and vanilla. Pour over batter in pan, distributing evenly. Pour remaining batter over filing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 379mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 171mg