Description

Indulge in the rich and luscious world of Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features a heavenly combination of chocolate cake layers and a creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, topped with velvety chocolate buttercream and sprinkled with chocolate chips. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a well-deserved treat, this cheesecake not only satisfies cravings but also serves as an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. With its easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that promises to delight chocolate lovers everywhere.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
6 tbsp 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a springform pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in hot water.
Pour half the batter into the pan; bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before repeating with remaining batter.
Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, cocoa powder, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate chips and eggs.
Pour cheesecake mixture over one baked layer; bake at 325°F (160°C) for 70-80 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely in the pan before refrigerating overnight.
Prepare buttercream by creaming butter with cocoa powder; add powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy. Frost cooled cheesecake.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg