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Chocolate Layered Cheese-Cake

A rich, decadent cake with layers of moist chocolate cake and smooth, creamy cheesecakes.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake Layer

  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Vanilla Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream

Garnishes

  • whipped cream
  • cocoa powder

Instructions

Chocolate Cake Layer

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Whisk together the melted butter and sugar until full combined
  • Add cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract and expresso powder and whisk to combine
  • Add in eggs, one at a time, and beat batter until smooth and fully combined
  • Add water and whisk
  • Add flour and stir until full incorporated
  • Grease a 6" springform pan
  • Transfer the batter into the greased springform
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center
  • Transfer the springform onto a cooling rack to cool before adding the next layer

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Layer

  • In a stand mixer, whip 8oz of room temperature cream cheese until creamy
  • Add sugar and cocoa powder, mix until smooth
  • Add vanilla and melted chocolate, mix until well combined
  • Add heavy whipping cream and whip until soft peaks have formed
  • Spread over the first layer, being sure to smooth it evenly and press it out against the pan to create a smooth edge
  • Refrigerate 60 minutes

Vanilla Cheesecake Layer

  • Whip the cream cheese until fluffy and smooth
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined
  • Incorporate  sour cream and lemon juice 
  • In a medium bowl, whip heavy cream until firm, glossy peaks have formed. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture
  • Transfer this batter onto the cake and smooth out evenly against the pan and smooth the top
  • Cover with plastic and chill for several hours

Garnish

  • Pipe out whipped cream over the top and dust with cocoa powder
  • Serve chilled