Decadent chocolate cake with a creamy cheese filling: a perfect blend of sweetness and texture

Dive into the irresistible charm of this decadent chocolate cake with a creamy cheese filling, where rich cocoa meets smooth, velvety cheese in a dance of flavors. Crafted with a luscious layer of chocolate cake and a generous cheese filling, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a complex taste. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of cherries, each bite is a perfect balance of moist cake and creamy delight.

Why you'll love this:

• Rich flavor: The deep cocoa combined with the light, sweet cheese filling provides a satisfying contrast.
• Texture game: replaces the word nice with empty soft cake to creamy center, topped with juicy cherries, the varied textures will delight your palate.
• Simple ingredients for a great result: Using everyday ingredients, this cake turns baking into a rewarding experience with gourmet results.

Perfect opportunity: This cake is perfect for parties that call for a touch of elegance, whether it's a birthday, a celebration, or a fancy dinner. Its universal appeal makes it perfect for gatherings where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.

Decorating tips:

• Sprinkle with icing sugar: A light dusting can enhance visual appeal and add an extra layer of sweetness.
• Fresh cherry topping: If it's in season, fresh cherries on top can make the whole thing visually stunning and add a fresh, tart note.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream: Add a gentle swirl of whipped cream on top of each serving to complement the dense textures.

Ingredients:

• 170 g all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 80 ml vegetable oil
• 125 ml of milk
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 90 g sugar
• 500 g of fresh cheese
• 1 egg (for cheese filling)
• 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• 40g vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
• 200 g cherries dusted with potato starch

Directions:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, mix the egg, oil and milk.
3. Add the dry ingredients: Gradually stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and sugar until well combined.
4. Prepare the baking dish: Line your baking dish with parchment paper and pour half of the chocolate batter into it.
5. Prepare the cheese filling: Mix the cream cheese, egg, icing sugar, pudding mix and vanilla sugar. Pour some of this mixture over the chocolate layer, then stir lightly with a spoon.
6. Layer and bake: Add remaining chocolate batter, sprinkle with sprinkled cherries and top with remaining cheese mixture. Gently swirl the top layer.
7. Cook: Preheat your oven to 180°C and cook for about 1 hour. Check the cooking using a wooden skewer: if it comes out clean, your cake is cooked.
8. Let cool and serve: Let the cake cool before cutting. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a few fresh cherries if you have them.

Enjoy this delicious treat, perfect for making any occasion a little more special!