Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Cake recipe combines rich chocolate cake with a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl, creating a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The contrast of flavors and textures makes this cake a crowd-pleaser.

The recipe is straightforward and can be made with common baking ingredients. It’s an excellent choice for celebrations or a sweet treat to enjoy at home.

Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Cake

This cake features a moist chocolate base with a luscious cream cheese swirl that adds a delightful richness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Layer the Batter: Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining chocolate batter on top.
Swirl: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the chocolate batter.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.