Philly Fluff Cake
Philly Fluff Cake is a rich, creamy dessert combining the lightness of cake with the tang of cream cheese. Moist and flavorful, this indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
- 10 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 5 oz Bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Vegetable shortening
- 6 Large eggs
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Baking powder
- 2 cups Granulated sugar, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt or tube pan.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to cream together cream cheese, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate smaller bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add this flour mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until well blended—it will be thick.
- Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Then, add vanilla and the remaining 1 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until the batter is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the batter and swirl a knife through to create a marbled effect.
- Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a serving platter and let it cool completely.
- Before serving, dust the cake with a generous amount of confectioners' sugar.