Description
Indulge in the luxurious White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center, a dessert that beautifully marries rich white chocolate with a creamy cheesecake layer. This elegant cake is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to holiday gatherings. Each slice features moist layers of white chocolate cake, complemented by a decadent cheesecake center and topped with a luscious coconut pecan frosting. Not only is it visually stunning, but its irresistible flavors will leave your guests asking for seconds. Follow this simple recipe to create a memorable treat that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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
- Preheat the oven as directed for both the cheesecake and cake layers.
- Prepare the cheesecake center by mixing cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and flour, then bake in a springform pan.
- For the cake, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in melted white chocolate followed by alternating the flour mixture and buttermilk.
- Bake the cake layers until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks over heat until thickened; mix in coconut, pecans, and melted chocolate.
- Assemble the cake by layering one cake on a plate, adding the chilled cheesecake layer on top, then topping with another cake layer and frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the cheesecake layer well before assembly for easier slicing. You can substitute regular chocolate if you prefer a different flavor profile.