Mind you, this is not any ordinary chocolate cake. Do you see the "gooey" and "butter" words in the post's title? Yep. it's Paula Deen's recipe. So you know it is good!
So maybe it is not so healthy for you. It's cold outside - excuse no.1, it's holiday baking time - excuse no.2 and ... well, it's cold outside :)
Wanna feel better about baking this one? Make two 8x8 pans and give one to your neighbor or a friend. Spread the love!
Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
adapted from Food Network Magazine Jan/Feb 2011
1 18.25oz box chocolate cake
3 large eggs
2 sticks butter ( 1 cup ), unsalted, melted
1 8oz package of cream cheese, at room temp
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9"x13" baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, 1 egg and 1/2 cup of the melted butter. Spread the mixture in the prepared pan. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs and cocoa powder. Mix well. Add the powdered sugar ( you might want to reduce the speed of your mixer at this point or you will end up with the sugar all over yourself:) ). Mix well.
Slowly add the remaining melted butter and vanilla. Beat until it's smooth. Spread the cheese mixture over the chocolate cake batter.
Bake for 50 minutes. The center should be slightly gooey. Cool before slicing.
Enjoy!
This even looks richer than a flourless chocolate cake-yum! You got the indulgence under control though, eat some and give the rest away. It is way to addictive to keep to yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite rich. But brings a smile onto receiver's face :) Thank you for such a sweet comment, Tina!
ReplyDeleteOooo, that is one yummy looking cake! I love the pumpkin gooey butter cake but I can easily imagine that this is even better. I mean... it's chocolate!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet! The cream cheese layer in this cake is so delicious - it's the ultimate gooey treat! :) Thank you for the comment.
ReplyDeleteI can never say no to this heavenly chocolatey goodness! Tempting at every glance :)
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Thank you for your sweet comment:)
ReplyDeleteI think this gooey cake would be a big hit in my house. I'm going to follow you right now, because I'm still working on my baking skills so I need my baking buddies around close. :)
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