Chocolate Layer Cheesecake With Cream Cheese Filling sandwiches a classic cheesecake between 2 soft chocolate cakes.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
16 ounces (2 8-ounce -or- 453-gram) packages of cream cheese softened
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 extra-large eggs room temperature
Chocolate Cake Batter
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder I used Hershey’s brand
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
⅔ cup vegetable oil
3 extra-large eggs room temperature
½ cup boiling water
Cream Cheese Frosting
12 ounces (114 grams) of cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate Ganache
¾ cup heavy cream
3½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
White or Chocolate shavings optional garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with a parchment circle. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the sugar and cornstarch to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
¾ cup granulated sugar,2 tablespoons cornstarch
Using either a stand mixer or a medium size mixing bowl (2-3 quarts) and a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat together the cream cheese for 1-1½ minutes until smooth.
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