Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Brownie Cheesecake Birthday Cake. This showstopper features rich layers of fudgy brownie and creamy cheesecake, all topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this cake promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its irresistible flavor combination and stunning presentation, each bite is a delightful adventure that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (made from chocolate and heavy cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa until smooth. Mix in sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in flour until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream and sugar, then add eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the baked brownie layer and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Prepare ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate; stir until glossy.
- Top the cooled cake with ganache before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize with nuts or flavored extracts like almond or mint for added flair. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter.