Description
Indulge in this decadent Mint Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Cake that combines layers of rich chocolate cake with a creamy mint cheesecake center, topped with chocolate fudge. It’s the perfect treat for mint lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, making it a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required to make cake mix: eggs, oil, and water)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring. Mix until combined and smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- In a small saucepan, heat the sweetened condensed milk over low heat. Stir in the mini chocolate chips and allow them to melt, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate fudge mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread on top of the fudge layer.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of peppermint extract for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Ensure that the cake is completely cooled before adding the cream cheese layer to avoid melting it.
- This cake can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for baking the cake)