Chocolate Tunnel Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Tunnel Cake, a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner! A luscious tunnel of creamy chocolate chips and cream cheese is nestled within a rich, moist chocolate cake. This recipe, adapted from Marcy Goldman's "A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking," offers a delightful twist on a classic. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this cake is easily made dairy-free using soymilk and soy cream cheese. Freezes beautifully for future enjoyment!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 8325.1 kcal
Protein 229g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Tunnel Cake

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Buttermilk
  • Brewed Coffee
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or soy cream cheese for dairy-free)
  • Egg
  • Miniature Chocolate Chip
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Unsweetened Chocolate Squares
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Water

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How to Make Chocolate Tunnel Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chocolate chips, and powdered sugar. Mix until well blended.
  6. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
  7. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading to cover the cream cheese filling completely.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional) and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

237 g

Sugar

2764g

Fat

816g

Carbs

354g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Tunnel Cake?

Chocolate Tunnel Cake takes about 125 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 95 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Tunnel Cake?

Chocolate Tunnel Cake has approximately 8325.1 calories per serving, with about 229 g protein, 354 g carbohydrates and 688 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Tunnel Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Tunnel Cake are Sugar, Brown Sugar, Oil, Eggs, Vanilla, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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