Description
Treat yourself to a decadent Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Layer Cake, featuring rich chocolate cake and a creamy orange cheesecake filling. Topped with luscious chocolate ganache, it’s a showstopper for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and divide the batter between two round cake pans. Bake as directed.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and orange zest until smooth. Add the eggs and orange juice, mixing until well combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased springform pan and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 40 minutes, or until set.
- Once the cakes and cheesecake have cooled, layer the orange cheesecake between the two chocolate cakes.
- To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl, stirring until smooth. Pour the ganache over the assembled cake and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with additional orange zest or chocolate shavings for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
