Chocolate Cake

1 cup (207g) sugar 🍬
10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
2 eggs 🥚
3/4 cup (98g) all-purpose flour 🌾
6 tbsp (43g) natural unsweetened cocoa 🍫
1/4 tsp baking powder 🌿
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cheesecake:
16 oz (452g) cream cheese, room temperature 🧀
2/3 cup (138g) sugar 🍬
2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour 🌾
2/3 cup (153g) sour cream, room temperature 🥛
2 tsp coconut extract 🥥
2 large eggs, room temperature 🥚
1/2 cup (86g | 3 oz) chocolate chips 🍫
Chocolate Frosting:
3/4 cup (168g) butter 🧈
1 cup (169g | 6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 🍫
3 cups (345g) powdered sugar 🍬
4-5 tbsp (60-75ml) heavy whipping cream 🥛
2 cups (12 oz) mini chocolate chips 🍫
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. 🔥
Make Chocolate Cake: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, oil, vanilla, and egg white. Combine wet and dry ingredients, add hot water, and pour into the pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes. 🌾🍫
Make Coconut Pecan Filling: In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. Add sugar and butter, cook until thickened. Stir in coconut and pecans, then cool. 🥥🌰
Make Brownie: Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix butter, sugar, and vanilla, then add eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients, pour into the pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes. 🌾🍫
Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add sour cream, coconut extract, and eggs. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour over brownie topped with 1/3 of the coconut pecan filling. Bake at 300°F (148°C) for 45 minutes. 🍫🥥
Cool and Chill: Cool cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 30 minutes, then with the door cracked for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours. ❄️
Make Frosting: Beat butter, add melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and cream. Mix until smooth. 🧈🍫
Assemble Cake: Layer cheesecake, 1/3 coconut pecan filling, and chocolate cake. Frost the sides, press mini chocolate chips, and top with frosting swirls and remaining filling. 🌰🍫