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Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Cake Recipe

If you’ve ever been to The Cheesecake Factory, you know their chocolate cake is a slice of pure indulgence. Rich, decadent, and beautifully layered, it’s the kind of dessert you remember long after the last bite. The good news? You can recreate this showstopper at home with this copycat Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Cake Recipe.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz ½ cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup cocoa powder special dark recommended
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Non-stick spray and parchment paper for pan
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • cups semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup

Method
 

  1. 1. Prepare the pan and preheat the oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with non-stick spray.

    2. Make the flourless cake base
    Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, sugar, and sifted cocoa powder until well combined. Pour into the prepared pan but do not bake yet.

    3. Prepare the cheesecake batter
    Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Melt the chocolate and slowly mix it into the cream cheese mixture.

    4. Combine and bake
    Pour the cheesecake batter over the flourless cake base. Bake for 50–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and cool inside for 30 minutes.

    5. Chill the cheesecake
    Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.

    6. Make the chocolate mousse
    Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Melt chocolate chips, let cool slightly, then fold into the whipped cream until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled cheesecake.

    7. Prepare the ganache glaze
    Melt butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir in corn syrup. Pour over the mousse layer and smooth evenly.

    8. Set and serve
    Chill for 1 hour until the ganache is set. Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve cold. Enjoy this decadent, multi-layered chocolate masterpiece!

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Notes

Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze slices individually wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. This cake is best enjoyed cold.