Decadent chocolate and cheese delight wows the family gathering

Sometimes, all it takes is a simple idea to surprise your guests. During the last family gathering, I opted for a classic, tried and tested recipe but with a new twist—I prepared a moist chocolate cake with a delicate cheese filling and a chocolate layer. Sounds tempting? It tastes even better. As soon as I served it, my aunts unanimously stated they had never tasted anything like it. And the recipe—it's remarkably simple!

Ingredients for the cake:

          
• 6 eggs,
• 1 cup of sugar,
• 1 cup of milk,
• 2 cups of plain flour,
• 85g cocoa powder,
• 20g baking powder.

Ingredients for the cheese filling:

            
• 500g of cheesecake cheese (from a tub),
• 280ml of double cream,
• 2 packets of vanilla sugar,
• 1 packet of gelatin fix,
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice,
• 120ml of milk,
• 1 cup of sugar.

Ingredients for the chocolate layer:

    
• 250g of semi-sweet chocolate,
• 140ml of double cream,
• 55g of butter.

Additionally:

• Instant coffee for soaking the cake layers.

How to prepare the chocolate cake – step by step:

1. Beat the eggs with sugar into a light, fluffy mixture.
2. Add milk and continue mixing on a low speed.
3. Sift flour, cocoa, and baking powder into a separate bowl and gradually add to the egg mixture.
4. Mix everything thoroughly to achieve a uniform batter.
5. Pour the batter into a mould (25×30 cm frame) and bake at 175°C for about 20 minutes.
6. After baking, cool and cut into two equal layers.
7. Saturate the layers with cooled instant coffee (about 150 ml of prepared coffee).

Preparation of the cheese filling:

1. Mix the cheese with vanilla sugar, lemon juice, and milk – use a mixer to make the mixture perfectly smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until stiff.
3. Gently combine the whipped cream with the cheese mixture.
4. Prepare the gelatin fix according to the package instructions, cool it, and mix it with the mixture.
5. Add sugar and mix everything briefly once again.
6. Divide the mixture into two equal parts.
7. Spread the first part on the bottom cake layer and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set.

Preparation of the chocolate layer:

1. Heat the double cream in a saucepan (do not bring to a boil).
2. Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water (double boiler), add butter and broken pieces of chocolate.
3. Stir until the mixture is uniform and glossy.
4. Pour half the chocolate glaze over the chilled cheese filling and put everything back in the fridge for 20 minutes.
5. Then, spread the second part of the cheese filling, cover it with the second cake layer, and pour the rest of the chocolate glaze.
6. Store the finished cake in the fridge overnight so all layers beautifully combine and set.

This chocolate cake with cheese filling is a treat for the palate and a striking dessert that looks wonderful on the table. Moist cake layers, creamy filling, and glossy glaze create a dessert that no one can resist. It’s perfect for holidays and family gatherings – my aunts were delighted, and my cousins asked for seconds.

If you're looking for a cake that will earn you nothing but compliments, save this recipe and ensure you try it. It tastes better than it seems, and it truly looks splendid!