Quick and Delightful Cocoa Cake with Creamy Cheese Filling: A Perfect Blend of Chocolate and Cheese for Any Occasion

This Quick Cocoa Cake with Creamy Cheese Filling is an easy-to-make, delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of cocoa and a smooth, sweet cheese layer. The addition of gingerbread spice in the cocoa batter adds a unique twist, making it perfect for those who love a hint of spice in their desserts. It’s a simple yet satisfying cake that’s great for any time of the year, especially during the holiday season.

Why You’ll Love This: The cake’s rich cocoa flavor, complemented by the creamy cheese filling, creates a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. It’s a no-fuss recipe that doesn’t require a mixer, making it ideal for quick baking sessions. The gingerbread spice adds a warm, comforting aroma that’s especially delightful during the holidays.

Perfect Occasion: This cake is perfect for casual get-togethers, family gatherings, or as a quick dessert for festive occasions. It’s also great for satisfying sudden sweet cravings without too much effort.

Decoration Tips: Drizzle the cooled cake with melted milk chocolate for a glossy finish. You can also dust it with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for a simple yet elegant look.

Cocoa Cake:

• 170g of wheat flour
• 1 egg
• 80ml of oil
• 125ml of milk
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa
• 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda
• 100g of sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons of gingerbread spice (optional)

Cheese Filling:

• 250g of cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla custard powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Line a small loaf pan (approximately 21x12cm) with baking paper.
2. For the cocoa cake: In a bowl, mix all wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon (no mixer needed). Pour the batter into the pan, reserving about 2-3 tablespoons.
3. For the cheese filling: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Spoon a few tablespoons onto the cocoa batter and gently mix. Add the remaining cocoa batter, smooth it out, then top with the rest of the cheese mixture. Lightly swirl with a spoon.
4. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.

Enjoy this Quick Cocoa Cake with Creamy Cheese Filling, a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Enjoy!