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Decadent Chocolate Cheesecake

A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake with a moist chocolate cake bottom, topped with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 28 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 43 minutes
Servings: 14
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.125 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg white
  • 0.25 cup hot water
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz semi sweet chocolate, melted
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup rainbow sprinkles optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, oil, vanilla extract, and egg white until well combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet and whisk until smooth. Stir in hot water; batter will be thin.
  5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Prepare water bath setup. Wrap the pan and set aside.
  7. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  8. Add sour cream and vanilla, mix until combined.
  9. Add melted chocolate gradually, stirring well after each addition.
  10. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly. Scrape sides as needed.
  11. Place cake layer at bottom of pan, then pour cheesecake filling over it.
  12. Set pan in water bath and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Let it cool slowly.
  13. Refrigerate until firm, about 5-6 hours or overnight.
  14. Once cooled, remove from pan. Whip heavy cream with cocoa, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  15. Pipe whipped cream around edge, decorate with rainbow sprinkles. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
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