Desserts Recipe
Rich and indulgent, sure to impress
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Ingredients
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Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Vanilla
Add 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until combined.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Spread in Dish
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- 8
Add Sugar and Eggs
Add the powdered sugar, eggs, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- 9
Spread Filling
Pour the cream cheese filling over the chocolate base, spreading it evenly.
Baking and Topping
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set.
- 11
Cool and Top
Once baked, allow to cool completely. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.
