Black Bottom Cake

When I made this cake, I was not sure how it would come out. It is a delicious cake that is easy to make. This cake is a super moist dark chocolate cake with a cheesecake topping. No frosting is needed for this decadent cake. Whether you plan to eat the cake on your own or share it with others, this cake is a tasty treat.

The recipe calls for using a 9x9 cake pan, which works out nice. But these would also make terrific cupcakes, just adjust the baking time down. Another alternative is to use the cream cheese mixture as a layer, with chocolate cake batter both above and below the cream cheese.

Black Bottom Cake 

• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Set aside. Sift together flour with 1 cup sugar, cocoa, soda, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla; beat until blended. Pour mix into a greased 9x9 pan. Spoon cream cheese mix on top. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Enjoy!