Description
A delightful blend of rich chocolate cake, smooth cheesecake filling, and luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add water, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely and cut it into small cubes.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer the chocolate cake cubes, cheesecake filling, and ganache. Repeat the layers until the dish is full.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer flavor in the ganache. Make the chocolate cake a day ahead to save time on the day of serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate trifle, cheesecake dessert, layered dessert, chocolate cake