White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of a White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center, a dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This luxurious cake features layers of rich white German chocolate cake enveloping a creamy cheesecake layer, all topped with a delightful coconut pecan frosting. Its moist texture and impressive presentation make it an ideal choice for birthdays, holidays, or special gatherings. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and creamy, ensuring it will be a hit among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz white German chocolate (or white chocolate), melted and cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a springform pan for the cheesecake layer and grease two round cake pans for the cake.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and flour until smooth. Bake for the cheesecake layer.
- Create the white German chocolate cake batter by mixing butter, sugar, eggs, melted chocolate, buttermilk, and dry ingredients.
- Bake layers until golden and set; cool thoroughly.
- For the frosting, combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan until thickened; add coconut and pecans.
- Assemble by layering the cake with the chilled cheesecake center and topping with frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg