Description
A delicious White German Chocolate Cake featuring a rich cheesecake center, topped with a creamy white chocolate frosting and a coconut-pecan filling.
Ingredients
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- For the Cheesecake Center:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box dark chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
- Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on the box, or per your recipe)
- For the Coconut-Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- For the White Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 6 oz white chocolate (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the chocolate cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the cheesecake center by beating the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box or your recipe.
- Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into a greased cake pan.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the chocolate cake batter.
- Top with the remaining chocolate cake batter.
- Bake according to the cake mix instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut-pecan filling by combining evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then stir in coconut and pecans.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost with the white chocolate frosting made by beating together butter, powdered sugar, melted white chocolate, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Top the frosted cake with the coconut-pecan filling.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate cake mix.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: White German Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, dessert