Brownie Cheesecake Birthday Cake – Rich, Creamy & Festive
This Brownie Cheesecake Birthday Cake combines a rich, fudgy brownie base with creamy vanilla cheesecake and an optional ganache topping. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 7.5 hours
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
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½ cup melted butter
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup flour
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Cheesecake Layer:
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24 oz cream cheese
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1 cup sugar
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¾ cup sour cream or cream
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3 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla
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Pinch of salt
Ganache (optional):
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½ cup cream
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4 oz chocolate
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 9-inch springform pan.
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Make brownie batter and bake 18–20 minutes.
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Mix cheesecake ingredients until smooth.
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Pour over brownie base and bake 50–60 minutes in water bath.
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Cool in oven 1 hour, then chill overnight.
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Top with ganache and decorate as desired.
Notes
Great for making ahead. Use boxed brownie mix for a shortcut. Store leftovers chilled up to 5 days or freeze for later.