Decadence Inside and Out: Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
Rich, Moist, and Irresistibly Creamy—This Chocolate Cake is the Ultimate Treat for Every Occasion!
This cake is a true showstopper—dense, fudgy chocolate cake with a surprise creamy filling inside, all topped with a luxurious chocolate ganache. It’s decadence inside and out, perfect for any celebration or when you simply want to treat yourself. With layers of chocolate cake, sweet cream cheese filling, and silky ganache, it’s everything you could ever want in a dessert!
What You’ll Need (Makes Two 9-Inch Round Cakes):
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water if preferred)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache (Optional but Highly Recommended):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter (for shine)
Looking to indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience? Let’s get started—or skip ahead (>) for the step-by-step guide.
