Description

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features luscious layers of moist chocolate cake and creamy chocolate cheesecake, topped with rich buttercream frosting and sprinkled with chocolate chips for an irresistible treat. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a cozy night in, this cheesecake is sure to impress at any gathering. With straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can create this show-stopping dessert that embodies pure chocolate bliss!

Ingredients

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1 cup (130g) all purpose flour
1 cup (207g) sugar
6 tbsp (43g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (207g) sugar
1/2 cup (57g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup (153g) sour cream, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 oz | 169g | 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 3/4 cups unsalted butter
1 cup (114g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
6 cups (690g) powdered sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups (380g) chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Combine both mixtures; gradually stir in hot water.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and cocoa powder gradually. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, melted chocolate chips, and eggs one at a time.
Pour cheesecake mixture over one cooled cake layer; bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
Cool completely before chilling overnight.
Prepare buttercream by beating softened butter; gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar alternately with heavy cream until fluffy.
Assemble by layering cake and cheesecake; frost the top with buttercream and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 385
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg