Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Grease a spring form and set aside.
3. For the brownie layer mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a smaller separate bowl combine all wet ingredients: melted shortening, water, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract and mashed banana.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix well but don’t overdo. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
5. Transfer brownie batter into the spring form and even it out.
6. To make cheesecake layer blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Then pour it over brownie batter.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in a middle.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool on the counter before putting in a fridge. Cool in a fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
9. Garnish with extra cocoa powder, melted chocolate or your favorite fruits.