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When chocolate cravings strike, reach for this Triple Chocolate Ooey Gooey Butter Cake recipe where you’ll find THREE luscious layers of decadent chocolate!

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If you’re a chocolate lover, then you are going to love today’s recipe! Three layers of chocolate … how does that sound?! I created this Triple Chocolate Ooey Gooey Butter Cake recipe for those chocolate cravings that demand all. the. chocolate.
While there are many things I’ll skimp on, quality ingredients aren’t one of them. I believe good ingredients help take a from being an okay recipe to being a recipe everyone has to have.
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How long does Ooey Gooey Butter Cake last?
In my house? Less than 5 minutes!! ? Joking aside, properly stored, this Triple Chocolate Ooey Gooey Butter Cake should be consumed within 3-5 days.
Does Ooey Gooey Butter Cake need to be refrigerated?
Yes! After baking and allowing the cake to cool, any uneaten portion will need to be refrigerated and used within 3-5 days.
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Triple Chocolate Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
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Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 sticks Challenge Butter, melted (divided)
- 1 box Devil’s Food Cake mix
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 package Challenge Cream Cheese, softened, 8 oz.
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 box powdered sugar, 16 oz.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
For serving:
- Whipped cream
- Extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch Baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 stick of melted butter, cake mix, and one egg with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the remaining two eggs and cocoa powder. Beat until smooth. On low speed, add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Beat in the remaining one stick of melted butter and the vanilla. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in one cup of chocolate chips. Spread the filling over the cake mixture in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the center appears set but still slightly jiggles when shaken. Cool the cake completely.
- To serve, cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped cream and extra chocolate chips.
Notes
- Use any type of chocolate cake you like.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this yesterday for a gathering!!! Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe!!!
Can we use unsalted butter too?
Yes!