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Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake

A rich chocolate cake with a gooey center that pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened Dairy-free cream cheese can be used for variation.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, water, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
  5. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, spreading it out evenly. Do not swirl it; we want that luscious gooey layer intact!
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are set, but the center remains delightfully gooey.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.