Description
Indulge in a slice of our Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake, a rich and creamy dessert that encapsulates the beloved flavor of Hershey’s chocolate bars. This decadent cheesecake features two moist chocolate cake layers complemented by a luscious chocolate cheesecake filling, all topped with velvety buttercream frosting and chocolate chips. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet craving, this recipe is impressively easy to create, making it an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned bakers alike. Elevate your dessert table with this delightful treat that promises to satisfy every chocolate lover’s dreams!
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
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk milk, oil, vanilla extract, egg, and hot water in another bowl; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar and cocoa powder followed by sour cream, vanilla extract, melted chocolate chips, and eggs.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled cake layers; bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool in the oven before refrigerating overnight.
- Prepare buttercream by mixing softened butter with cocoa powder and powdered sugar; add cream until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cheesecake and top with chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg