Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Layer Cake, a dessert that beautifully combines the richness of chocolate with the refreshing zest of orange. This multi-layered cake features moist chocolate layers interspersed with a creamy orange cheesecake filling, all enveloped in a decadent chocolate ganache. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Each bite offers a delightful harmony of textures and tastes, making it a standout dessert choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup soured milk
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ pounds cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- Finely minced zest of one large orange
- 4 cups icing sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 10-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, soured milk, brewed coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, orange zest, and whipping cream.
- Pour cheesecake batter into a lined springform pan and bake for 50 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Assemble by layering the cheesecake between chocolate cake layers. Frost with chocolate buttercream and pour ganache over the top.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg