Chocolate Surprise Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Surprise Cake—a show-stopping dessert that takes chocolate cake to the next level! This moist and tender cake features a hidden layer of creamy, tangy cream cheese filling studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a luscious surprise in every slice. Topped with a silky chocolate ganache that drips beautifully down the sides, this cake is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, this crowd-pleasing recipe is surprisingly easy to make, with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, cream cheese, and boiling water ensuring a rich, fudgy texture. Slice into this masterpiece to reveal its irresistible secret and watch your guests' faces light up with delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
In a separate bowl, prepare the surprise filling by mixing the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of the batter, avoiding the edges. Carefully pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese layer, ensuring it is fully covered.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge of the cake comes out clean (avoid testing in the center due to the cream cheese filling).
While the cake cools, make the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan. Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides for a glossy finish.
Slice and serve to reveal the rich, creamy surprise center. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 309.3 g | 397% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.1 g | 665% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 70.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 810 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 5933 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 693.4 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.8 g | 267% | |
| Total Sugars | 429.7 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 817 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 41.0 mg | 228% | |
| Potassium | 3730 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
