Description
Indulgent Oreo Cheesecake Drip Cake brings classic cookies and creamy cheesecake together in a spectacular dessert sensation. Layers of rich chocolate cake, smooth cream cheese frosting, and cascading chocolate ganache drips make this treat irresistible for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating oven to 350F (175C) and preparing three baking pans: two round cake pans and one springform pan with grease and flour.
- Create chocolate cake batter by combining dry ingredients, then mixing in wet ingredients including buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Incorporate boiling water to achieve smooth consistency.
- Distribute cake batter evenly between two round pans, baking for 30-35 minutes until toothpick test shows clean removal. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Gradually incorporate eggs, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold in vanilla and crushed Oreo cookies.
- Transfer cheesecake mixture into springform pan, baking 40-45 minutes until center sets. Allow to cool completely before pan removal.
- Create chocolate ganache by heating cream until simmering, then pouring over chopped chocolate. Let mixture rest 5 minutes, then stir until achieving glossy, smooth texture.
- Trim cake layers if needed for even surface. Assemble cake by placing first chocolate layer on serving plate, positioning cheesecake layer, then topping with second chocolate layer.
- Drizzle ganache over cake’s surface, allowing elegant drips along sides. Decorate with whole and crumbled Oreo cookies.
- Refrigerate cake for minimum 2 hours to enhance flavor integration and stabilize ganache coating.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor in cake layers, ensuring deep and complex taste.
- Crush Oreo cookies coarsely for cheesecake filling to maintain texture and provide delightful cookie chunks throughout.
- Allow ingredients like cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing to create smoother, more uniform batter and prevent lumps.
- Create clean cake layers by using a serrated knife to level tops gently and ensure stable stacking without wobbling.
- Use room temperature ganache for better dripping effect, allowing smooth and controlled coverage down cake sides.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by baking in water bath or placing a pan of water in oven during baking to maintain consistent moisture.
- Dairy-free alternative: Replace cream cheese with coconut cream and use vegan chocolate for ganache to accommodate plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75-80 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg