Good-Cooking - Philly Fluff

Ingredients

• 10 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup) 1 stick sweet butter, softened (important to use butter only)
• 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 6 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled (bittersweet chocolate is a must; do not use any other kind)