Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this delectable and moist chocolate gooey butter cake. Made with a rich chocolate cake base and a gooey cream cheese filling, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate and cream cheese creates a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. It's easy to prepare and will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate cake layer in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly gooey.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
