Description
A delightful layered cake that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy orange cheesecake, perfect for celebrations or special evenings at home.
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 black coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz orange liqueur (optional)
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- Finely minced zest of 1 large orange
- 4 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup softened butter
- 3–4 tbsp milk
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the cake ingredients, except the orange liqueur, for 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Divide the batter into 2 greased and floured 10-inch cake pans. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool on wire racks.
- Poke holes with a fork in each layer and drizzle the orange liqueur over them if using. Let it soak in.
- Cream the cream cheese and sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one by one and beat well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and whipping cream.
- Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined 10-inch springform pan. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 50 minutes to an hour, until the surface is no longer glossy. Run a knife around the edges to help it cool completely.
- Once the cheesecake cools completely, place one chocolate cake layer on the cheesecake in the springform pan. Flip the cake onto a serving plate, remove the pan and parchment paper, and add the second chocolate cake layer on top.
- Frost with a thin layer of chocolate buttercream frosting and chill for 1-2 hours.
- To make chocolate buttercream frosting, mix icing sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually add the softened butter and beat until smooth. Add milk until you achieve a thick, spreadable frosting.
- For the chocolate ganache glaze, melt chocolate chips and whipping cream together in a double boiler, stirring constantly. Allow it to cool slightly before pouring over the top and sides of the cake.
- Finish with sliced or supremed oranges for garnish.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Use fresh oranges for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Layer Cake, Orange Dessert, Celebratory Cake