Upside Down Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake
Indulge in the luscious decadence of this Upside Down Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake, a show-stopping dessert that seamlessly combines rich chocolate cake and a creamy cheesecake layer with a fun twist. This recipe features a velvety chocolate batter topped with dollops of tangy cream cheese, which bake into the cake to create a marbled, upside-down effect that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Finished with a sprinkle of chocolate chips for added texture and flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual weeknight treats. With just 25 minutes of prep time and a short list of pantry staples like cocoa powder, cream cheese, and vanilla, this crowd-pleaser is as approachable as it is irresistible. Slice it up and serve on its own or add a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate dessert experience. Perfect for chocolate lovers and cheesecake enthusiasts alike, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat together the eggs, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined to form a smooth batter.
Pour the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out with a spatula.
In another medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg yolk until creamy and smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter in random dollops.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter and cream cheese mixture.
Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean (a few fudgy crumbs are okay).
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. The cream cheese layer will settle into the cake while cooling, creating the 'upside down' effect.
Slice and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
