Description
A decadent layered dessert combining rich cheesecake, indulgent fudge, and refreshing mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 2 packages (8 oz each) softened cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Crushed mint chocolate candies or chips (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your 9-inch springform pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Combine the chocolate cake mix with the vegetable oil, three eggs, and one cup of water in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until smooth and velvety.
- Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Set the cake aside to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the two eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and mint extracts, then fold in the sour cream.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled chocolate cake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cheesecake is set.
- Leave the cheesecake to cool with the door slightly ajar for one hour.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least three hours or, preferably, overnight.
- Melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Add the remaining ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour the fudge layer over the chilled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the fudge.
- Garnish with crushed mint chocolate candies and fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Allow ingredients, especially cream cheese, to reach room temperature for a smooth batter. Use a springform pan for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg