Name: White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: PT-487243H41M21S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box German chocolate cake mix; Ingredients required per package directions (eggs, oil, water); 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened; 1½ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; ½ cup salted butter, cubed; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2½ cups sweetened flaked or shredded coconut; 1½ cups chopped pecans

Description

This White German Chocolate Cake features a moist German chocolate cake layered with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a rich coconut pecan frosting. A delicious twist on the classic Southern favorite that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1 box German chocolate cake mix
Ingredients required per package directions (eggs, oil, water)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup salted butter, cubed
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups sweetened flaked or shredded coconut
1½ cups chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the German chocolate cake batter according to package directions. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add beaten eggs and mix until fully combined. This is your cheesecake filling.
Pour half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Carefully spoon and spread the cheesecake filling over the cake batter layer.
Pour the remaining cake batter over the cheesecake filling, spreading gently to cover.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake layer (not the cheesecake center) comes out clean. Cool completely.
To make the frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and golden (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to set the frosting.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Be careful not to overbake to avoid cracks in the cheesecake layer.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American