Description
Indulgent mint chocolate fudge cheesecake layers create a luxurious dessert that blends rich chocolate with cool mint undertones. Silky smooth textures and intense flavors invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by positioning oven rack in center and heating to 350F (175C). Thoroughly coat three 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray and line bottoms with parchment paper.
- Create chocolate cake base by sifting dry ingredients together in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain in flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients separately, combining buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully integrated and smooth.
- Gently fold liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing. Incorporate boiling water gradually, mixing until batter achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared pans, using a spatula to smooth surfaces and eliminate air pockets.
- Bake layers for 25-30 minutes, rotating pans midway to ensure uniform cooking. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into cake center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to rest in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer layers to wire cooling rack, letting them reach room temperature completely before further assembly.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and create a more uniform cake batter.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, adding xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg