Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with this Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake. This decadent dessert combines rich layers of chocolate cake and creamy chocolate cheesecake, making it a perfect centerpiece for any celebration, from birthdays to casual get-togethers. The delightful contrast of textures and flavors will have your guests begging for seconds. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this irresistible cheesecake is sure to become a favorite in your home. Elevate your dessert game and enjoy every luscious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg; mix until smooth. Stir in hot water.
- Divide the batter between two pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add melted chocolate chips and eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over one cooled cake layer and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes. Cool in the oven for an hour.
- Prepare buttercream by beating softened butter with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until creamy; then add heavy cream.
- Assemble by layering the cheesecake filling between cake layers, frosting the entire cake with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 120g
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg