Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake 

Chocolate Ooey Gooey Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that combines the best of a fudgy brownie and a creamy cheesecake. With a crisp top layer and a molten, chocolatey center, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're hosting a party or satisfying a sweet craving, this cake delivers decadent flavor with minimal effort.

 Ingredients

For the Cake Layer:

• 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Gooey Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

 Directions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

2. Make the Cake Layer:

   • In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

   • Stir until well blended.

   • Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

   • Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. Prepare the Gooey Filling:

   • In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

   • Add the remaining 2 eggs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.

   • Mix until fully combined.

   • Slowly add the melted butter and continue mixing until smooth.

4. Assemble and Bake:

   • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake layer in the pan.

   • Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is slightly set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.

   • Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain gooey.

5. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

   • Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 471 kcal

• Total Fat: 24g

  • Saturated Fat: 11g

• Cholesterol: 88mg

• Sodium: 359mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 63g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 50g

• Protein: 5g

• Calcium: 25mg

• Iron: 1mg