Description

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake. This decadent dessert features luscious layers of rich chocolate cake and creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, making it perfect for any celebration or sweet craving. Topped with silky chocolate buttercream and a sprinkle of chocolate chips, it delivers both flavor and stunning presentation. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy night in, this cheesecake is sure to impress and satisfy every chocolate lover’s dream.

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) 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 two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg; mix until combined. Gradually stir in hot water.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar and cocoa powder. Add sour cream and vanilla; then melted chocolate chips followed by eggs one at a time.
Pour cheesecake filling over one cooled cake layer and bake at 325°F (160°C) for about an hour until slightly jiggly but set. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Beat softened butter for frosting until creamy; gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar followed by heavy cream until fluffy.
Assemble by placing cheesecake on top of one cake layer and frosting the top and sides.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg