Decadent Caramel Brownie Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the brownie base:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the cheesecake layer:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the caramel topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup heavy cream

Pinch of salt