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Mint Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Cake

Mint Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Layer Cake

A rich, layered dessert featuring a creamy mint cheesecake, dense chocolate cake, and glossy ganache, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mint Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract Can substitute with fresh mint oil.
  • green food coloring (optional) For color enhancement.
Chocolate Cake Layers
  • 1 3/4 cups flour Sifted to prevent lumps.
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder Sifted for a smoother batter.
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee Deepens the chocolate flavor.
Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream Heated until hot but not boiling.
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped Quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp butter Adds gloss to the ganache.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 7-inch springform pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add egg, vanilla, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Pour into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Let cool completely and chill in the fridge.
Baking Chocolate Layers
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add this mixture to dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Gradually stir in the hot coffee until smooth, then divide between the two pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
Making Ganache
  1. Heat cream until hot but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped chocolate, let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter and let cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Place one chocolate cake layer on a plate, add the chilled mint cheesecake layer on top, then place the second chocolate cake layer on top.
  2. Pour ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. Pair with coffee or tea, and garnish with raspberries or chocolate shavings for decoration.