Description
A delightful twist on the classic German chocolate cake, featuring rich chocolate flavors paired with a creamy cheesecake swirl and fluffy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar (for cheesecake swirl)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake swirl)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake swirl)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- German chocolate for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry mixture and beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until combined, making the batter fluffy.
- Prepare the cake pans and divide the batter evenly between them.
- Make the cheesecake swirl by beating cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth; add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Swirl the cheesecake mixture over the chocolate batter and create a marbled effect with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping heavy cream to stiff peaks, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cake layers once they are cool.
- Decorate with pieces of German chocolate if desired.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, cheesecake, German chocolate cake