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White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center

Indulge in this soft and creamy dessert featuring a luscious cheesecake center enveloped by a velvety white chocolate cake. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted so you can control the saltiness.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Room temperature cream cheese beats in smoother.
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup shredded coconut Sweet or unsweetened; adds chew.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast them lightly for improved flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour half of the batter into one of the prepared pans and set aside.
  7. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the first pan, then pour the remaining cake batter over it.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Once cool, frost with whipped cream and sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pecans.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese. If the cheesecake layer settles too low, gently press it back into place while warm.