Description
A showstopper dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with a silky chocolate-swirl cheesecake layer for maximum chocolate impact.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 recipe chocolate cake batter
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and press the graham cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter into a 9-inch springform pan. Pre-bake for 8 minutes.
- Prepare a chocolate cake batter or pour a thin layer over the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar, eggs (one at a time), sour cream, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Fold in melted dark chocolate and pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust/cake layer. Swirl if desired.
- Wrap the springform pan in heavy foil. Place it in a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the springform.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) until the center reaches 150–155°F (65–68°C), about 50–65 minutes.
- Cool on a rack, then chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Release and slice before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or slightly cooled with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries. Chilling overnight yields better flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg