Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup boiling water
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs for cheesecake layer
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for frosting
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- For the cake batter: Sift together dry ingredients in a large bowl, then mix in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add boiling water until smooth.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool layers before removing from pans.
- For the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs, sour cream, flour, and peppermint extract. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes.
- Make frosting by beating softened butter with cocoa powder and powdered sugar; mix in milk and extracts.
- Assemble the cake by layering chocolate cake, frosting, cheesecake layer, and repeat. Chill for one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Customize mint flavor by adjusting peppermint extract. Allow layers to cool completely before assembling to prevent melting.
