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White German Chocolate Cake

White German Chocolate Cake


  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 1214 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Filling combines fluffy white cake, a creamy cheesecake center, and a rich coconut-pecan frosting. It’s the perfect showstopping dessert for holidays, birthdays, and special gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cheesecake Center:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

For the White Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites

For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Make the Cheesecake Layer:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
  4. Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Chill until firm.

Make the White Cake:

  1. Prepare cake mix with water, oil, and egg whites.
  2. Divide into two 8-inch pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

  1. In saucepan, heat evaporated milk, sugar, yolks, and butter. Stir constantly until thickened.
  2. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool.

Assemble:

  1. Place one cake layer down. Add cheesecake layer. Top with second cake layer.
  2. Frost top and sides with coconut-pecan frosting.

Notes

  • Chill the cheesecake overnight for best texture.
  • Toast pecans lightly for richer flavor.
  • Use an offset spatula for smooth frosting.
  • Can be made a day ahead and stored in fridge.
  • Freezes well in slices.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: White German Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake Layer Cake, Coconut Pecan Cake, Holiday Dessert