Delicate Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese & Blueberries

This delicate chocolate cake is soft, moist, rich, and incredibly delicious. Made with a simple chocolate batter, creamy cottage cheese or cream cheese filling, and juicy frozen blueberries, it is a wonderful homemade dessert for any occasion.

🍫 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 10 large eggs
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 100 g melted unsalted butter
• 50 ml olive oil
• 200 ml milk
• 320 g all-purpose flour
• 10 g baking powder
• 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 180 g cottage cheese or cream cheese
• 1 egg
• 50 g granulated sugar

For the Topping

• 150 g frozen blueberries
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

👩‍🍳 How to Make

1. Prepare the Chocolate Batter

Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing.

Add the melted butter, olive oil, and milk. Mix until combined.

Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until smooth. Finally, add the cocoa powder and mix until the batter is evenly combined.

2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

Mix the cottage cheese or cream cheese with the egg and sugar until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the Cake

Pour the chocolate batter into a prepared baking pan. Add the cream cheese mixture and distribute it evenly.

Scatter the frozen blueberries over the top.

4. Bake

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 40–45 minutes, or until the cake is baked through.

Allow the cake to cool before serving, then dust with powdered sugar.

💡 Tips for the Best Chocolate Cake

• Use room-temperature ingredients where possible for a smoother batter.
• Make sure the butter is melted but not extremely hot before adding it to the mixture.
• Add the flour gradually to avoid lumps.
• You can use either cottage cheese or cream cheese for the creamy layer.
• Frozen blueberries can be added directly without thawing.
• Let the cake cool before cutting so the layers set properly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh blueberries instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh blueberries can be used instead of frozen blueberries.

Can I use only cream cheese?
Yes. Cream cheese works well as a substitute for cottage cheese.

How do I know when the cake is done?
Bake for approximately 40–45 minutes at 180°C. You can also check the center with a toothpick; it should come out without wet batter.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and keep it covered until serving.

Can I use other berries?
Yes, you can experiment with other berries, although the original recipe uses blueberries.

🍰 Serving Suggestion

Serve this chocolate cake with a light dusting of powdered sugar. The combination of rich chocolate, creamy filling, and blueberries makes every bite soft, fruity, and indulgent.