“I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband,” shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. “I’ve never seen cake disappear so quickly! It’s great with or without the pretty strawberry sauce.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2010666,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304158,305744,306910,304328,306936,304288,305487,304338,306848,304268,324623,304150],"categories-v2":[310461,309438,311389,309906,308988,308984,309934,259620,310796,308992,309603,259483,309177,309434],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/sandy-s-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chocolate-Cake_EXPS_FT24_957_JR_1017_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chocolate-Cheesecake_EXPS_TOHD24_15807_SheriSilver_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/brown-sugar-chocolate-swirl-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Brown-Sugar-Chocolate-Swirl-Cheesecake_EXPS_BW19_144562_B11_05_16b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl","post_link":"\/recipes\/strawberry-cheesecake-swirl\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Strawberry-Cheesecake-Swirl_EXPS_FT24_13176_JR_0222_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Swirl Delight","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-swirl-delight\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chocolate-Swirl-Delight_EXPS_SDDJ18_37374_C08_01_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Butterscotch Swirl Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/butterscotch-swirl-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps37873_TH1115463D5A-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Cream Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-cream-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps25701_TH10526D48.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mint Swirl Fudge Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/mint-swirl-fudge-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001\/01\/Mint-Swirl-Fudge-Cake_EXPS_TOHCA19_78874_B03_21_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Caramel-Swirl Cheesecake Dessert","post_link":"\/recipes\/caramel-swirl-cheesecake-dessert\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps38538_TH1191752D06_06_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Swirled Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/swirled-raspberry-chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Swirled-Raspberry-Chocolate-Cheesecake_exps143403_TH2379797A11_14_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"German Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/german-chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/EXPS_TOHD24_24627_OrlyCatz_07.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Macaroon Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-macaroon-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps20948_TH10385D52.jpg"},{"post_title":"Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/swiss-swirl-ice-cream-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps29756_HC58313D199.jpg"},{"post_title":"Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/strawberry-swirl-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps25523_TH10603D31D.jpg"},{"post_title":"Triple-Layer Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/triple-layer-chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps44401_HMS846621D1_flower.jpg"},{"post_title":"Spiced Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/spiced-pumpkin-swirl-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Spiced-Pumpkin-Swirl-Cheesecake_EXPS_FT23_125361_JR_0823_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Light Chocolate Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/light-chocolate-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps22717_LT10502D56.jpg"},{"post_title":"Swirled Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/swirled-peanut-butter-chocolate-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps17272_TH10230C13.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate-Covered White Cheesecake","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-covered-white-cheesecake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps4663_CT0847C9.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":null,"long_pin_file":null,"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":null,"ncv_autoplay_option":null,"ncv_stickyplay_option":null,"ncv_ads_option":null,"ncv_mute_option":null,"ncv_comscore_option":null,"ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":null,"ncv_viewable_threshold_option":null,"ncv_sticky_offset_option":null,"ncv_autopause_option":null,"ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":null,"ncv_autopause_mobile_option":null,"ncv_sticky_mobile_option":null,"ncv_remove_player_option":null,"ncv_moat_option":null},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheese-swirl-chocolate-cake\/","name":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-09-25","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT35M","totalTime":"PT50M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"\"I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband,\" shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. \"I've never seen cake disappear so quickly! It's great with or without the pretty strawberry sauce.\"","recipeIngredient":["1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened","4 eggs","1\/4 cup sugar","1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract","1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)","1-1\/4 cups water","1\/2 cup canola oil","1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar and vanilla; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and remaining eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop half of the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake at 350&Deg; for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (cake may crack). Cool on a wire rack."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Meanwhile, in a blender, cover and process strawberries until pureed. Serve with cake."}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 391 calories","fatContent":"21g fat (7g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"92mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"409mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"44g carbohydrate (27g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"6g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleScooter"},"reviewBody":"Ditto to person above. I, too, made this and lost it. Can't wait to make, yum!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBeer"},"reviewBody":"Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! My sweet aunt used to make this for me for my birthday every year and she passed away in 2011 and I have searched everywhere and finally found it and it is currently in the oven and I can't wait for my 2 kids to try it! This is the best cake I have ever had!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"I was told I was never to make this cake again. It was so good they couldn't stay away from it. And they weren't even adding the strawberry topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"10610","romance_copy_dek":"\"I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband,\" shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. \"I've never seen cake disappear so quickly! It's great with or without the pretty strawberry sauce.\"","enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened","IngredientText":"1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 eggs","IngredientText":"4 eggs"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup sugar","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)","IngredientText":"1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/4 cups water","IngredientText":"1-1\/4 cups water"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup canola oil","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup canola oil"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed","IngredientText":"1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed"}],"FeaturedImage":"","RecipeId":10610,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"","PhotoCredit":null,"VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Jennifer","Lastname":"Bangerter","City":"Warrensburg","StateDescription":"Missouri","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling","MinimumServingQuantity":12,"MaximumServingQuantity":12,"Yield":"12 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake","SubmittedTitle":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":35,"TotalTimeInMinutes":50,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake","OriginalSourceProject":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"\"I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband,\" shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. \"I've never seen cake disappear so quickly! It's great with or without the pretty strawberry sauce.\"","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar and vanilla; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and remaining eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop half of the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Bake at 350&Deg; for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (cake may crack). Cool on a wire rack.","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Meanwhile, in a blender, cover and process strawberries until pureed. Serve with cake.","SequenceNo":4}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650},{"Name":"Cake Recipes","ID":111690}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Chocolate Cake Dessert Recipes","ID":95738},{"Name":"Chocolate Cake Recipes","ID":95742},{"Name":"Chocolate Dessert Recipes","ID":94646},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Desserts","ID":89560},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Baby Shower Recipes","ID":104174},{"Name":"Bridal Shower Recipes","ID":104186}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Cheese Recipes","ID":100417},{"Name":"Chocolate Desserts","ID":100577},{"Name":"Chocolate Recipes","ID":100553},{"Name":"Cream Cheese Recipes","ID":100429},{"Name":"Strawberry Cake Recipe","ID":101401},{"Name":"Strawberry Recipes","ID":101345}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Desserts","ID":107417},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Cakes","ID":305744},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Cheese","ID":306910},{"Name":"Cream Cheese","ID":306936},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 piece: 391 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. ","NoOfRatings":3,"GoogleImage16x9":"","GoogleImage4x3":"","DefaultImageYn":true,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51280,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43645,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":2978,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n