Yummy Fudge Ribbon Cake
Indulge in the decadence of this Yummy Fudge Ribbon Cake, a showstopping dessert that masterfully combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious cream cheese ribbon at its heart. Perfectly moist and deeply flavorful, this crowd-pleaser features a harmonious blend of cocoa, vanilla, and a hint of tangy sweetness from the cream cheese layer. The recipe is easy to follow yet yields impressive, bakery-worthy results, with an optional sprinkle of chocolate chips adding an extra layer of indulgence. Whether dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate syrup, or served as-is, this chocolate and cream cheese cake is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this dreamy dessert for birthdays, potlucks, or whenever your sweet cravings strike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for ribbon)
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use a hand mixer or whisk to combine until smooth.
Slowly add the boiling water to the cake batter, mixing continuously to ensure a smooth consistency. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar. Beat again until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and beat on low speed until smooth and creamy.
Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Carefully spoon or pour the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of chocolate batter, spreading gently to create an even layer.
Pour the remaining chocolate cake batter over the cream cheese layer, spreading it gently to cover completely.
If desired, sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top layer of batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking).
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Optional: Dust lightly with powdered sugar before slicing, or serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an extra treat.
Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy your Yummy Fudge Ribbon Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.7 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.1 g | 526% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 72.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 283% | |
| Sodium | 4804 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 724.6 g | 263% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.0 g | 279% | |
| Total Sugars | 433.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.5 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 926 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 45.3 mg | 252% | |
| Potassium | 4153 mg | 88% | |
*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.
