Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTraverso'sGoosey Cake Recipe

Goosey Cake Recipe

Inspired by Traverso's
Time1h 10m
Serves12

Our homemade and sinfully delicious version of chocolate brownie cake, with a cream cheese-chocolate chip top layer. Served warm, with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.

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Ingredients

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Brownie Base

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Method

Brownie Base

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Melt Butter

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Whisk until well blended. Then, add in 4 large eggs and 2 tsp of vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 tbs of cocoa powder, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 0.5 tsp of salt.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

  6. 6

    Bake Brownie Base

    Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cream Cheese Topping

  1. 7

    Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture

    While the brownie base is baking, in a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.

  2. 8

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Fold in 0.5 cup of mini chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture.

  3. 9

    Spread on Brownies

    Once the brownie base has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the warm brownies.

  4. 10

    Final Bake

    Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the topping is set.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 11

    Serve Warm

    Cut the Goosey Cake into squares and serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

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