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