Description
The Black Velvet Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cake is a decadent layered dessert combining rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, and Oreo cookie crumbs. A perfect fusion of textures and flavors, this indulgent treat is ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar (for the cheesecake filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cheesecake filling)
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup butter (for the Oreo crust)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for the frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans before removing them.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter and powdered sugar to form a crumbly mixture.
- Place the first layer of cake on a serving plate, then spread the cheesecake filling over it.
- Add a layer of the Oreo cookie crumb mixture and top with the second layer of cake.
- Spread the remaining cheesecake filling on top and sprinkle with more Oreo cookie crumbs.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are fully cooled before adding the cheesecake filling.
- For a smoother cheesecake filling, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Chill the cake for better texture and to enhance the flavor.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle more Oreo crumbs on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Black Velvet Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies, Decadent Dessert, Layered Cake, Indulgent Treat