Chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or chocolate chipsfor garnish
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Set aside
In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Press batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
In another large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add remaining 2 eggs and baking cocoa to cream cheese. Beat until smooth.
Turn mixer to low speed, add powdered sugar in two additions mixing until just combined.
Add remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into an even layer in the baking dish on top of cake mix mixture.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center appears set, but still jiggles slightly when shaken.
Remove from oven and cool for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 15 slices. (Or whatever size slices you want.)
Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or chocolate chips for garnish. Sometimes I even top my slice with some vanilla ice cream.