Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake
A delightful layered dessert combining rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and fresh raspberries, all topped with a crunchy crumbly topping.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 2/3 cups raspberries Fresh or thawed from frozen
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons milk or cream Adjust to desired consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and blend until a dough forms.
- Press half of this dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and cornstarch, mixing well.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Pour half of this cheesecake mixture over the crust and scatter 2/3 of a cup of raspberries on top.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake mixture over the raspberries.
- Crumble the reserved dough atop the cheesecake layer and sprinkle any remaining raspberries.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk or cream and drizzle over the cake before serving.
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Notes
Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for better texture. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Freezing individual slices is an option.