The original recipe with more details and images can be found here.

https://delightbaking.com/chocolate-cheesecake-aka-russischer-zupfkuchen/

Total ingredients needed

300 g All-purpose flour250 g White sugar350 g Butter4x Eggs10 g Baking powder30 g Cocoa powder – Unsweetened2 packages (~16 g) Vanilla sugar500 g Farmer’s cheese (40% fat)1 package (~37 g) Instant vanilla pudding mix1x Vanilla bean1. Mix chocolate dough

300 g All-purpose flour30 g Cocoa powder – Unsweetened10 g Baking powder125 g White sugar1 package (~8 g) Vanilla sugar150 g Butter (softened)1x EggsStart by sifting in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder and baking powderMix with a hand mixer using dough hooksAdd white sugar, vanilla sugar, softened butter and egg and mix until well combined2. Rest

Form a ball out of the chocolate dough Wrap it in cling film Place in the fridge for 30 minutes3. Melt butter

Place 250 g butter in a pot and bring it to low / medium heatStir while cookingAfter whe whole butter is melted put it aside to cool down4. Coat springform pan

Grease a 26 cm springform pan with butter on bottom and all sidesTake the chocolate dough out of the fridge and divide in halfPut one half aside and use the first one for coating the springform panPress the previously created dough into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan tightly5. Mix filling

3x Eggs125 g White sugar1 package (~8 g) Vanilla sugarPreviously melted butter500 g Farmer’s cheese (40% fat)1 package (~37 g) Instant vanilla pudding mix1x Vanilla beanMix all of the mentioned ingredients together with the hand mixer on low speedStart by adding the vanilla sugar and eggsAfterwards add the previously melted butter, farmer’s cheese, instant vanilla puddingScrape the insides of the vanilla bean and also add them to the mixtureYou want to have a homogenous mass so don’t mix too longAs the last step, pour the whole mixture into the coated springform pan6. Scatter chocolate dough

Take the other half of the chocolate dough you previously have put asideScatter it around the top of the filling7. Bake

Put a bowl with about 500 g water on the bottom of the oven and a baking grill in the middlePreheat it to 165°C (329°F) with the upper and lower heat functionAdd the chocolate cheesecake and bake for 60 minutesAfter 60 minutes of baking turn the oven off and slightlty open the oven door8. Cool

For a good result you want to cool down the chocolate cheesecake very slowlyAs mentioned before start the cooling down process by slightly opening the oven door for 60 minutesAfterwards place the cake on the counter for further cooling of 3 hoursAs the last step, put it in the fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours

Ingredients Spätzle Dough

1/4 cup (50 ml) Water ( might have to add more)2 Cup (250g) Flour3 Eggs1tsp (5g) SaltIngredients Fried Onions

1-2 Cups Vegetable Oil1/2 OnionIngredients Cheese Spaetzle

12-14 Oz (340- 400 g) Strong flavored Cheese (le Gruyere, Strong Cheddar,...)4 Slices of Bacon1/2 Onion1/4-1/2Cup Heavy CreamBroil for 5 minutes

Directions Spaetzle

Mix all dry ingredient togetherAdd liquid ingredientsKnead the dough for around 10-12 minutes, with a wooden spoon until the dough gets smooth and you can see some big bubbles.let the dough rest in a bowl covered with some plastic wrap for at least 30 min.Boil one big pot of salt waterUse your spaetzle tool and form the spaetzle. Pusher for short round Spaetzle, Board for long and thin Spaetzle -> check out the tutorial clip linked at the bottomBoil it for 3-5 minutes, drain them and put them asideDirections Fried Onions

Cut the onion into small slices, I recommend using a mandolinBoil the onions in salted water for 5 minutesDrain and dry them afterwardsFry the Onions in Vegetable oil for 5 minutes or until they are lightly brown.Put them on paper twol and let the access fat drip off.Directions Cheese Spaetzle

Cut the Bacon slices into small stripes and roast them for a few minutes before you add the 1/2 diced onion to the pan ( I recommend using a cast iron pan)After the Onions are soft and the bacon is almost crispy you are going to add some butter and the spaetzle. Saute it for a few minutes until the access water is gone.Slowly add the Cheese in several batches. As oosn as the first batch is melted add the heavy cream to the speatzle. As soon as it is incorporated nicely add the left over cheese.Stir frequently until everything i smelted and nicely combined.Depending on the cheese you used, you might have to season the Spaetzle as well ( salt, Peper, Nutmeg...) whatever you likePut the pan into the broiler for 5 minutes until golden brownTopp it off with the crispy onionsEnjoy your homemade Spaetzle

Video tutorial for the Spaetzle making process: Spaetzle Making Tutorial