How to Make Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the combination of rich, gooey chocolate and buttery cake? If you're looking for a decadent and indulgent dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further than Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake. This recipe takes the classic gooey butter cake to a whole new level by adding a rich and fudgy chocolate layer on top. The result is a dessert that is not only incredibly delicious, but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to treat yours...

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Ingredients

  • 15 ¼ ounces chocolate fudge cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • 4 eggs, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix cake mix, butter, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Pat into the prepared pan.
  • Mix cream cheese, cocoa powder, and remaining eggs together in another bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in powdered sugar slowly. Pour over cake layer in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool.
  • Nutrition

    401 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 359mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 90mg