Rich molten chocolate dessert (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake

01 - 1 box chocolate cake mix
02 - 1 egg
03 - 1/2 cup butter, melted

→ For the Filling

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 cup butter, melted
08 - 16 oz powdered sugar
09 - 1/4 cup cocoa powder

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the melted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture, and beat until well combined.
05 - Pour the filling over the cake layer in the pan.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly golden. The center should remain soft and gooey.
07 - Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This cake is best served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup
02 - For a more intense chocolate flavor, add chocolate chips to the filling mixture
03 - The cake's center should remain gooey and soft, so don't overbake!