Messy Cake
A sweet, chocolate‑laden cake with a creamy cream cheese layer—rich, moist, and indulgent, perfect for holidays or a decadent dessert crowd.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the Duncan Hines golden butter cake mix, melted butter or margarine, egg, and chopped nuts; mix until smooth.
- Press the batter evenly into an ungreased 9 x 13‑inch pan.
- In a separate bowl, blend the powdered sugar, two eggs, and cream cheese until creamy and well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
947
kcal
47% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).