Fudgy Cream Cheese Tunnel Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Amanda Denton  PHOTO BY: The Nielsens 

"A dense tunnel of chocolaty cream cheese winds through this cake, which is so decadent, yet surprisingly easy."
Fudgy Cream Cheese Tunnel Cake Recipe
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 5 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 -10-inch Bundt cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 3/4 cup cold, brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan, tapping out excess.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips.
  3. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, 3 tablespoons heavy cream, and melted chocolate until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together the cake mix, coffee, oil, and eggs until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Mound the cream cheese mixture around the pan, but do not spread to the edges.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour in the pan before inverting.
  6. To prepare the glaze, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in small saucepan over medium heat until the edges are bubbly. Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and stir until melted and smooth. Simmer one minute, until slightly thickened. Pour glaze over the cake, letting it to flow down the sides. Cool completely, allowing the glaze to set. Store in the refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by RAQFISH 
To avoid the "hole in the center" when the cream cheese tunnel doesn't hold up to slicing, add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by TFKELLEY 
My coworkers and my husband loved this! I'm not usually a chocolate lover, but it tastes like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by STIMPLY 
This was delicious. I actually made two cakes: one as listed here and the second I used white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by Valley Girl 
This cake is to die for! I didn't make the glaze; instead I melted some semisweet, milk and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by DAD43KIDS 
YUMmy!!! This cake is so good. I served it at a cinco de Mayo party we had lastnight and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2004 by MITZIDOWNEY 
This cake was fabulous! We poured a raspberry coulis over each piece before serving. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by BIGMOMMA23930 
I think this cake was wonderful!! I will make this cake for the hoilday season. for a helpful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by t_bevins20 
My family loved this cake! I made it to serve to our new pastor and his family, and I want to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by MICHELLELD 
This was great! I made this twice and liked it better when I used a milk chocolate mix... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna 
Absolutely delicious. I baked it for 45 min which was the perfect amount of time. I also... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Fudgy Cream Cheese Tunnel Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 632

  • Total Fat: 42.7g
  • Cholesterol: 113mg
  • Sodium: 492mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 8.9g

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