Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of our White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center. This decadent dessert features layers of fluffy white chocolate cake enveloping a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special celebration, this cake not only captivates the taste buds but also serves as a stunning centerpiece. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this cake will become a favorite at your gatherings, embodying a perfect blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the cheesecake center: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- Once the cake layers cool slightly, pour the cheesecake filling over one layer in each pan and bake again for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- To make the frosting: Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, coconut, and pecans.
- After cooling completely, frost the cake layers with the coconut-pecan mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg