Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or an everyday treat, this cheesecake brings a nostalgic twist to your dessert table. With its luscious layers of velvety cheesecake and moist chocolate cake, finished with a decadent buttercream frosting and chocolate chips, it’s sure to impress family and friends. Easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for bakers of all levels—get ready to enjoy every delicious bite!

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup hot water
24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 3/4 cups unsalted butter
1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
6 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In one mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix in milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
Gradually stir in hot water. Pour half into the pan; bake for about 30 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter for the second layer.
For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and cocoa powder. Mix in sour cream and vanilla; then melted chocolate chips followed by eggs until blended.
Pour cheesecake filling over one cooled cake layer in the springform pan; bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes.
Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour; refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before frosting.
For buttercream frosting: Beat softened butter; gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar then mix in heavy cream until fluffy.
Frost the chilled cheesecake with buttercream and decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg