Description
A rich and gooey butter cake with chocolate, perfect for winter comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese, remaining eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Pour over the cake layer and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set but center is still slightly gooey.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake—cake should remain gooey in the center.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg