Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Layer Cake 🍊🍫
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup hot water
Zest of 2 oranges
1 cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp orange extract
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Beat sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla, then add buttermilk and hot water. Stir in orange zest.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, bake at 350°F for 30-35 mins.
Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange extract until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
Melt chocolate chips, let cool slightly, and fold into cheesecake mixture.
Layer the cake with cheesecake mixture, chill before serving.
Notes:
For extra citrus flavor, add more orange zest to the frosting.
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins | Kcal: ~550 per slice | Servings: 12