Description
Indulge in the decadence of White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center, a dessert that elegantly marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the luxurious flavors of white German chocolate. Perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat at home, this layered cake impresses with its stunning presentation and delicious coconut pecan frosting. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it an unforgettable addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz white German chocolate (or white chocolate), melted and cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) for the cheesecake layer. Grease a springform pan and line it with parchment paper. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Pour into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool completely before chilling.
- For the cake layer, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla. Mix in melted white chocolate and alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- To prepare coconut pecan frosting, combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, pecans, and melted white chocolate.
- Assemble by layering the cake and cheesecake together with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg