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Chocolate and Cream Cheese Cake

A rich and tender cake combining cocoa and cream cheese for an indulgent dessert perfect for small celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 250 g cream cheese, at room temperature Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest texture.
  • 200 g butter, soft Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 400 g sugar
  • 5 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 300 g wheat flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 50 g cocoa powder Sift to remove lumps.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 100 g chocolate pieces (optional) Increase to 150 g for more molten bites.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C and prepare a cake pan by greasing it with butter and dusting with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with the butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one by one, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
  5. Add the vanilla extract.
Baking
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
  2. Incorporate the dry mixture into the cream cheese and butter mixture, beating gently until well combined.
  3. If desired, add the chocolate pieces and mix carefully.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before unmolding and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Slice with a thin, warm knife for clean edges. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature with whipped cream, cocoa, or fruit compote. Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for a day, and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze slices for up to a month.