This Layer Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake layers with a silky orange cheesecake center, all topped with luscious chocolate ganache. Every bite offers a perfect balance of decadent chocolate, bright citrusy orange, and creamy ganache—making it the ultimate indulgence for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Orange Cheesecake Layer
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
