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Grease bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Prepare cake mix as directed on package; pour batter evenly into springform pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
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Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Blend in sour cream; pour over cake layer.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
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Loosen cake from rim of pan, cool before remiving rim of pan.
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Bring water to a boil in bottom of double boiler.
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Remove from heat.
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Melt chocolate with margarine in top of double boiler, stirring until smooth.
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Add water and remaining ingredients, mix well.
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Spread over cheesecake.
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Chill several hours.
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Garnish with strawberries if desired.