Description

This Best Brownie Cheesecake Birthday Cake is the ultimate show-stopper for birthdays, parties, or any celebration. Layers of fudgy brownie, creamy cheesecake, and luscious chocolate ganache make this dessert a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup (120 g) melted butter
1 cup (200 g) sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup (40 g) cocoa powder
1/2 cup (60 g) flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
16 ounces (450 g) cream cheese
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 cup (175 g) chopped chocolate

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Pour over the cooled brownie layer and bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly before pouring over the cheesecake layer.
Carefully spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake layer. Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries if desired.

Notes

Let cream cheese and eggs come to room temperature for a smoother cheesecake batter. Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to prevent a tough texture. Chill the cake fully before slicing for clean layers.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 25
Fat: 30

Keywords: brownie cheesecake, birthday cake, chocolate dessert, party dessert