Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Indulge your chocolate cravings with this decadent Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake, a rich and irresistible dessert that combines the velvety texture of cream cheese with the deep flavors of chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe starts with a devil’s food cake mix base, creating a moist, fudgy crust topped with a luscious layer of cocoa-infused cream cheese filling studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Baked to perfection, the edges turn slightly crisp while the center remains gooey and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for an extra dose of chocolate, this crowd-pleasing treat is both comforting and indulgent. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and watch it disappear from the dessert table!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 1 box Devil's food cake mix
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large Egg
• 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's food cake mix, melted butter, and 1 large egg. Mix well until a cohesive dough forms.

3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust layer. Set aside.

4. In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.

5. Add the remaining 2 eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined.

6. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth.

7. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.

8. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. Do not overbake; the center should remain gooey.

10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

11. Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles and serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (127.7g)

Calories		513
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		21.5 g	28%
	Saturated Fat	12.8 g	64%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		89 mg	30%
Sodium		348 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate		77.9 g	28%
	Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%
	Total Sugars	59.4 g
Protein		5.6 g	11%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	1%
Calcium		96 mg	7%
Iron		2.2 mg	12%
Potassium		99 mg	2%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2322 cal (36.7%%)

Protein: 271 cal (4.3%%)

Carbs: 3740 cal (59.1%%)