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White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center

Decadent White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center

An elegant White German Chocolate Cake featuring a luscious cheesecake center, topped with a rich and creamy chocolate frosting. Perfect for special occasions!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the White German Chocolate Cake:
  • 1 cup (4 oz) German chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Cheesecake Center:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Frosting:
  • ½ cup (2 oz) German chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pans:
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Center:
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Set aside.
  7. Make the Cake Batter:
  8. In a small saucepan, melt the chopped German chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  9. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg yolks. Beat until light and fluffy.
  10. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
  11. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  12. Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
  13. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
  14. Assemble the Cake:
  15. Pour half of the cake batter into each prepared cake pan.
  16. Spoon half of the cheesecake mixture on top of the batter in each pan.
  17. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly.
  18. Bake the Cake:
  19. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  20. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  21. Prepare the Frosting:
  22. In a small saucepan, melt German chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  23. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add melted chocolate mixture, mixing until smooth.
  24. Assemble the Cake:
  25. Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of frosting on top.
  26. Place the second cake layer over it and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 490

Keywords: white chocolate, German chocolate, cheesecake, cake, dessert