White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center
Indulge in the exquisite delight of our White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center. This luxurious dessert features a creamy cheesecake layer nestled between moist white chocolate cake, all crowned with a rich coconut pecan frosting. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet craving. With its stunning layers and irresistible flavors, it’s not just a dessert; it’s a centerpiece that’ll leave everyone wanting more!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
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
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 oz white chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Bake in a springform pan.
- For the cake, cream butter and sugar; mix in eggs and melted white chocolate. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk. Bake in round pans.
- Cook the coconut pecan frosting ingredients in a saucepan until thickened, then cool.
- Assemble by layering the cake and cheesecake, then frost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg