3 layer chocolate fudge cheesecake

Recipe by
Holly Eichert
Ft Thomas, KY

This cheesecake is delicious and easy to make! Cut into bite size pieces and top with chopped fresh strawberries for a perfect treat for any occasion!

yield 18 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For 3 layer chocolate fudge cheesecake

  • 1/2 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 32 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 7
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream

How To Make 3 layer chocolate fudge cheesecake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees farenheit. Butter 2 springform pans and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and baking powder. Spread mixture between both springform pans.
  • 3
    In a seperate bowl, beat 32 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 3/4 cup sugar and beat until blended. Add 7 eggs 1 at a time. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • 4
    Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set.
  • 5
    Once cheesecakes are cooled make chocolae ganache topping by melting chocolate chips in heavy cream in a medium saucepan until chocolate has melted. Beat until completely blended. Pour evenly between cheesecakes.

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