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Chocolate and Cream Cheese Cake

A luxurious cake that combines the rich textures of chocolate and the tang of cream cheese for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 250 g cream cheese, at room temperature Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 200 g butter, soft Should yield to a gentle touch.
  • 400 g sugar
  • 5 large eggs At near-room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 300 g wheat flour
  • 50 g cocoa powder Sift to ensure it mixes well.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • 100 g chocolate pieces (optional) Toss with flour before folding in.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C and grease a cake pan with butter, dusting it lightly with flour.
  2. Mix the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add in the sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one by one, ensuring each egg is well mixed before adding the next.
  5. Add the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gently fold the dry mixture into the cream cheese and butter mixture until combined.
  8. If using, fold in the chocolate pieces carefully to distribute evenly.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before unmolding and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Serve at room temperature and consider pairing with lightly sweetened whipped cream or fresh raspberries. Store in the refrigerator due to cream cheese, wrapping tightly after cooling. Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.