Description
Creamy Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake Cake marries rich chocolate layers with velvety cheesecake, creating a dessert that dances between indulgence and pure bliss. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious bite of this classic American sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 5 cups powdered sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong black coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies (for topping)
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate cake base by blending dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate wet ingredients including eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, and vanilla, whisking vigorously at medium speed for precisely two minutes to create a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Divide the chocolate batter evenly between two greased 9-inch cake pans, maintaining consistent thickness for uniform baking at 350°F (177°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow chocolate cake layers to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring optimal texture and preventing moisture condensation.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by whipping cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently fold in eggs and vanilla, carefully mixing to maintain a delicate texture, then incorporate crushed Oreo cookies throughout the mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into a prepared springform pan, baking at 325°F (163°C) for 40 minutes until the center sets with a subtle wobble.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for approximately 3 hours, allowing it to firm and develop a rich, dense consistency.
- Create the chocolate frosting by creaming butter and gradually introducing cocoa, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Assemble the cake by positioning the first chocolate cake layer, carefully placing the chilled cheesecake layer on top, and completing with the second chocolate cake layer.
- Generously frost the entire cake with the prepared chocolate frosting, ensuring complete coverage and a professional finish.
- Garnish the top and sides with additional crushed Oreo cookies for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version.
- Chill the cheesecake layer completely to ensure a firm, clean slice when cutting the cake.
- Consider using Dutch-processed cocoa for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor in the cake and frosting.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a more consistent texture in both cake and cheesecake layers.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg