Chocolate – Orange Cheesecake Layer Cake

Cheesecake layer cakes are a popular dessert for special occasions and celebrations, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy cheesecake in each slice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 310 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Chocolate – Orange Cheesecake Layer Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Chocolate cake mix
• 2 package Cream cheese
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Orange extract
• 4 drop Orange food coloring
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 2 tablespoon Orange liqueur
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• optional for garnish Orange slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest.
4. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, orange extract, and orange food coloring until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Place one cooled chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and cream cheese mixture.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in the orange juice and orange liqueur. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
7. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
8. Before serving, decorate the cake with whipped cream and orange slices, if desired.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26g40%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.