Description
This Mint Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Cake is a delightful combination of rich chocolate cake, creamy mint-infused cheesecake filling, and luscious fudge sauce. Topped with mint frosting, it’s a decadent dessert perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Fudge Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
For the Mint Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, then stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Bake Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and mint extract, mixing until well combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake Cheesecake Filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled cake layers in the pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare Fudge Sauce: For the fudge sauce, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over chocolate chips and corn syrup. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Prepare Mint Frosting: For the mint frosting, beat butter and shortening until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, beating until smooth. Mix in mint extract and green food coloring, if desired.
- Assemble Cake: To assemble, frost the cooled cake layers with mint frosting. Drizzle with fudge sauce just before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cake layers are completely cool before adding the cheesecake filling and frosting to avoid melting or mixing.
- The mint frosting can be tinted with green food coloring for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
