Rich Chocolate Cake With a New York Attitude Recipe

Name: Rich Chocolate Cake With a New York Attitude
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 16 ounces cream cheese; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 whole eggs, room temperature; 16 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 whole eggs; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 8 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Servings: persons

2/3 cup sugar
16 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 whole eggs, room temperature
16 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cocoa powder
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 whole eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla extract on high speed until well combined.
2
Add the eggs and continue to beat on high speed.
3
Make sure to scrape down the sides to ensure incorporation of all the ingredients.
4
Once combined, gently fold in the chocolate morsels.
5
Chill the mixture for approximately 1 hour.
6
Make the Rich Chocolate Cake:
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8
Lightly grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans and set aside.
9
In a large bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder together.
10
Add the sugar and salt and stir to combine well.
11
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and melted butter.
12
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in small increments, gently folding the mixture until well combined.
13
Pour the mixture into 1 of the prepared cake pans, only filling the pan halfway.
14
Randomly place teaspoon-size dollops of the cream cheese mixture atop the chocolate cake batter.
15
Repeat with the remaining 2 prepared cake pans.
16
Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
17
Cool completely on a wire rack.

3858

kcal

Calories

238

Fat

405

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup sugar, 16 ounces cream cheese, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 whole eggs, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Rich Chocolate Cake With a New York Attitude falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Rich Chocolate Cake With a New York Attitude

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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