This decadent Chocolate Tunnel Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with a luscious, tangy cream cheese filling. As the cake bakes, the filling creates a natural tunnel or pocket in the center, ensuring every slice has a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and rich dairy flavor. The texture is incredibly moist and tender, making it ideal for birthday celebrations, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress guests. It’s a comforting, homemade treat that feels both indulgent and satisfying, bringing a nostalgic home-style charm to your table.
Cheese And Chocolate Tunnel Cake
Description
This decadent Chocolate Tunnel Cake is a showstopper dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with a luscious, tangy cream cheese filling. As the cake bakes, the filling creates a natural tunnel or pocket in the center, ensuring every slice has a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and rich dairy flavor. The texture is incredibly moist and tender, making it ideal for birthday celebrations, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress guests. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, homemade treat that feels both indulgent and satisfying, bringing a nostalgic home-style charm to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube pan thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
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Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and margarine together, then let it cool slightly before stirring into the cream cheese mixture.
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Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions using the first half of the batter.
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Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly.
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Spoon the cream cheese filling over the first layer of batter.
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Cover the filling with the remaining chocolate cake batter, smoothing the top gently.
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Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 136.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.5g12%
- Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.8g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Sugars 11.5g
- Protein 1.2g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.