Description
Indulge in the heavenly Int Chocolate Cheesecake Cake, a luxurious dessert that pairs rich chocolate cake with a creamy chocolate cheesecake layer, all crowned with a silky ganache. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress with its decadent flavors and stunning presentation. Each slice offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz chocolate cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet ingredients with dry and stir until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Beat chocolate cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy; add heavy cream for extra smoothness if desired.
- Once cooled, assemble by layering one cake with half of the cheesecake mixture. Top with the second layer and finish with ganache made from melted heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg