Description
A decadent chocolate cheesecake cake with a creamy filling and smooth chocolate ganache glaze that’s perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Pour in the hot water and stir until the batter is smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling over it. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with more cream cheese filling.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Add butter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Pour the warm ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the ganache set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best results, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate, cheesecake, cake, dessert, ganache