Description
Get ready to impress with this Mint Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake Cake! A rich, fudgy chocolate cake base is layered with a cool and creamy peppermint cheesecake, then draped in silky ganache and crowned with whipped mint swirls and chocolate shavings. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday desserts, dinner ideas, or whenever you need a showstopping cake for any celebration. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast alternatives or a healthy snack idea turned indulgent treat—this one’s for you.
Ingredients
1 chocolate cake layer (baked and cooled)
1 cup crushed chocolate cookies
6 tablespoons butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3–4 drops green food coloring (optional)
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
Chocolate shavings and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Bake your chocolate cake layer in a springform pan and let it cool completely.
2. Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and press onto the cake base if using as an extra layer.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
4. Add peppermint extract, green food coloring, and 3/4 cup of heavy cream to the cheesecake mixture and whip until smooth.
5. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled cake base. Smooth the top and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Heat remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until ganache is glossy.
7. Pour ganache over the chilled cake and let it drip naturally down the sides.
8. Whip whipping cream until stiff peaks form and pipe decorative swirls on top of the cake.
9. Garnish with chocolate shavings and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra structure, freeze the cake for 30 minutes before adding ganache.
Use a hot knife to get clean, sharp slices for serving.
The cheesecake layer sets best when chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake + baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy recipe, chocolate mint cake, cheesecake dessert, dinner ideas, holiday cake