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Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake Layer Cake

A decadent dessert that melts hearts and spoils every sweet tooth!Imagine: a moist chocolate cake, a creamy cheesecake layer hidden inside, and a glossy chocolate ganache cascading down the top… Pure dessert heaven!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

🖤 For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
2 cups granulated sugar 🍬
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt 🧂
1 cup buttermilk 🥛
½ cup vegetable oil 🌻
2 large eggs 🥚
2 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
1 cup boiling water 💧
🤍 For the Cheesecake Filling:
450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened 🧀
½ cup sugar 🍚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
1 large egg 🥚
🍫 For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips 🍫
½ cup heavy cream 🥛

Method
 

  1. Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Batter 🍫
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
      Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
        In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
          Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla — mix until smooth.
            Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix again. The batter will be thin — that’s what makes it so moist! 😋
              Make the Cheesecake Layer 🧀
                In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until silky smooth.
                  Assemble & Bake 🍰
                    Pour half of the chocolate batter into the pans.
                      Gently spoon the cheesecake mixture on top, then cover with the rest of the chocolate batter.
                        Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
                          Let cool completely before layering.
                            Create the Ganache ✨
                              Warm heavy cream (don’t boil). Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes.
                                Stir until the ganache becomes glossy and smooth — chocolate perfection! 😍
                                  Assemble Your Masterpiece 🎂
                                    Stack the cakes with the cheesecake layer in the center.
                                      Pour the warm ganache over the top, letting it drip beautifully down the sides.
                                        Chill slightly for a clean slice, then dig in! 🤎
                                        1. ⏰ Prep Time: 30 min
                                        2. 🔥 Bake Time: 40 min
                                        3. 🍽️ Serves: 10–12 slices
                                        4. 💕 Dessert Goals:
                                        5. Every forkful is a mix of moist chocolate sponge, creamy cheesecake, and luxurious ganache — a showstopper for any celebration! 🎉🍫