Get ready for a slice of heaven with this amazing chocolate gooey butter cake recipe! Imagine a rich dark chocolate cake with a gooey cream cheese topping and a luxurious chocolate ganache. Each bite is like a taste of chocolate paradise!
Let me tell you why this cake is such a hit:
- The bottom layer is a super moist and fudgy chocolate cake that practically melts in your mouth.
- The creamy chocolate cream cheese layer adds a luxurious texture that’s simply irresistible.
- And to top it all off, a smooth chocolate ganache adds an extra layer of decadence to each bite.
This cake is a total showstopper, whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or just indulging in a sweet treat. Plus, it’s best enjoyed at room temperature, so you can savor every gooey, chocolatey bite!
A little background: The original gooey butter cake recipe hails from St. Louis, made famous by Paula Deen. But this version takes it to a whole new level by adding rich chocolate flavor and making everything from scratch. Trust me, it’s a dessert you won’t soon forget!
Let’s get baking! Here’s what you’ll need:
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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
For the Gooey Chocolate Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- â…› teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup buttermilk (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup hot coffee
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
For the Gooey Chocolate Layer:
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the egg and egg yolk and mix until combined.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth. Set aside.
For the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat the oven and prepare a springform pan.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cream the sugar and butter, then add the eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, then mix in the coffee.
- Pour the batter into the pan, then spread the cream cheese filling over the top.
- Bake and let cool before chilling in the fridge.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- Place the chocolate in a bowl.
- Heat the cream until steaming, then pour it over the chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring it over the cooled cake.
Assembly:
- Once the cake has chilled, remove it from the pan and place it on a serving plate.
- Pour the ganache over the top and spread it evenly.
- Chill the cake to set the ganache, then sprinkle with chocolate shavings and sea salt before serving.
