Description
A decadent layered dessert combining moist chocolate cake, creamy mint cheesecake, rich chocolate fudge, and fluffy mint frosting. This indulgent cake delivers a perfect balance of refreshing mint and deep chocolate flavors, ideal for special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 450 g cream cheese, softened
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- For the chocolate cake layers:
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml milk
- 120 ml vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 ml hot water
- For the fudge layer:
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- For the mint frosting:
- 250 g butter, softened
- 400 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C and line a springform pan. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, peppermint extract, and flour. Pour into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 180°C and grease two round cake pans. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in hot water. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate and butter, and stir until smooth. Let cool until slightly thickened.
- Beat butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring if desired. Beat until fluffy.
- Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread fudge on top, add the cheesecake layer, spread another thin fudge layer, then top with the second cake layer.
- Frost the entire cake with mint frosting, smoothing evenly.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chilling the cheesecake layer ensures easier assembly.
- Do not overmix cheesecake batter to avoid cracks.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a richer fudge flavor.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste for stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Let slices sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
- Clean knife between cuts for neat slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
