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Irresistible White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent layered cake featuring a rich cheesecake center, white German chocolate cake, and a delightful blend of coconut and toasted pecans.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 0.5 cups Evaporated Milk
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar (for cheesecake)
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, softened (for cheesecake)
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your round cake pans.
  2. Make the cake batter by beating butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
  3. Combine dry ingredients in another bowl; alternate adding them with the buttermilk to the wet mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolks, sour cream, and evaporated milk.
  6. Bake the cheesecake layer at 325°F (162°C) for 40-45 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Assemble your cake by slicing cooled cakes in half horizontally; layer with cheesecake, pecans, and coconut.
  8. Frost the outside as desired, sprinkle with remaining coconut and pecans, slice, and serve.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg