Description
This Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. With a dense, buttery base and a rich, creamy filling, every bite melts in your mouth. The combination of chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, and powdered sugar creates a perfectly gooey texture that’s irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Layer:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 egg
- ½ cup butter, melted
For the Gooey Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: Make the Cake Layer
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Prepare the Gooey Filling
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add melted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder, mixing until fully combined.
Step 4: Assemble & Bake
- Pour the gooey filling over the cake layer. Spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
✔ Don’t overbake! The center should still be slightly jiggly for the perfect gooey texture.
✔ Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest consistency.
✔ Enhance the flavor by adding espresso powder or chocolate chips to the filling.
✔ Store properly: Keep at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.
✔ Best served warm for an ultra-gooey experience!