German Chocolate Cheesecake

By

Benefiber

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2/3 cup plus 2 tbsp brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp almond flavoring, optional
  • 1 can ready-made pecan-coconut frosting

Preparation

Step 1

Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp brown sugar and butter. Press into 9 inch springform pan. Chili.

Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in % cup brown sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

Beat in melted chocolate chips, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Pour into crust and bake 45 minutes. Cool; refrigerate overnight. Remove from pan. Top with frosting if desired.

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