Fear of a Black Planet Cake

Fear of a Black Planet Cake

For filling:
16 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

For batter:

3/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
2 2/3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk

To make filling: Beat together cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a medium-size bowl until fluffy. Fold in chocolate chips and set aside.

To make batter: Combine cocoa and hot water in a small bowl. Stir until thoroughly mixed and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add sugar and cream again. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add the cocoa mixture and beat until combined.

Fold in the buttermilk and the dry ingredients and blend until just mixed. Pour 2/3 of the batter into a greased 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Drop the filling onto the batter by tablespoonfuls, taking care to distribute it
evenly. Pour the remaining batter over the top, and with a spoon or spatula, cover the filling completely. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.