Description
Indulge in the Copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake Cake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake that mirrors your favorite candy bar. This impressive dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake and velvety cheesecake, crowned with luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners, this cake is sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, and water until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Once cakes are cool, layer one on a platter, spread half the cheesecake mixture, top with the second cake layer.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; spread over the top layer and drizzle with warm chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. - Customize by adding toppings like crushed nuts or fresh berries. - Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.