Chocolate Tunnel Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this decadent Chocolate Tunnel Cake! This moist and rich bundt cake is made from scratch with a blend of cocoa powder and creamy butter for a luscious texture, while a surprise tunnel of sweet, velvety cream cheese filling studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips takes every slice to the next level. Perfect for special occasions or a show-stopping dessert, this cake combines professional pastry techniques, like layering batter and creating a hidden filling, with simple, easy-to-follow steps. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of silky chocolate ganache, this recipe creates a stunning dessert centerpiece that's as delicious as it is beautiful. With keywords like “chocolate cake with cream cheese filling,” “bundt cake recipe,” and “easy homemade chocolate dessert,” this crowd-pleasing treat promises to tempt taste buds and impress guests at the same time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan or spray it with non-stick baking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending well between each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Prepare the filling by beating together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly. Spoon the cream cheese filling in a ring-like shape in the center of the batter, being careful not to touch the edges of the pan. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it carefully to cover the filling completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake (avoiding the filling) comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with your favorite chocolate ganache if desired. Slice and serve to reveal the luscious chocolate tunnel inside.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% | |
*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.
