Oreo Cheesecake Cake

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

For Assembly:

• 1 cup whipped topping
• 10 Oreo cookies, halved

Instructions

1. Make the Cheesecake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Beat 2 packages of softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined. Gently fold in 12 chopped Oreo cookies, mixing until evenly distributed.
2. Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then place it in the freezer for at least 2 hours to firm up and make it easier to layer.
3. Make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
4. Add 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s perfectly fine—it will create a moist and tender cake.
5. Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans before removing them.
6. Make the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Remove from heat and pour it over 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to melt, then stir until smooth and glossy.
7. Assemble the Cake: Place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate. Top with the frozen cheesecake layer. Add the second layer of chocolate cake on top. Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful effect.
8. Top the cake with 1 cup of whipped topping and garnish with halved Oreo cookies for an extra touch of sweetness and decoration. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ganache to set.

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