Description
Indulgent white German chocolate cake merges creamy cheesecake layers into a dreamy dessert experience. Sweet textures and rich flavors meld perfectly, promising pure bliss with each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
cake layers:
- 2 cups white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
cheesecake center:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
frosting and topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, flour, and sugar, creating a smooth, uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until a silky, lump-free batter forms.
- For the cheesecake center, beat cream cheese and sugar in another bowl until creamy and well-blended.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, then gently mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
- Pour half the cake batter into prepared pans, then carefully spread the cheesecake mixture as a middle layer.
- Delicately top the cheesecake layer with remaining cake batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cakes to cool completely in pans for about 1 hour before removing.
- For frosting, whip softened butter until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar.
- Melt white chocolate chips and blend with heavy cream and vanilla into the buttercream.
- Frost the cooled cake layers, covering each surface completely and evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped pecans around the sides and top of the cake for a decorative finish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.
Notes
- Enhance cake mix texture by adding flour and sugar for a denser, more homemade feel.
- Create ultra-smooth batter by whisking wet ingredients thoroughly and folding gently into dry ingredients.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for the cheesecake center to prevent lumps and ensure even mixing.
- Prevent cheesecake layer from sinking by carefully spreading batter and ensuring balanced weight distribution.
- Check cake doneness with toothpick test, looking for minimal moist crumbs to avoid overbaking.
- Allow complete cooling before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting and sliding off the cake.
- Melt white chocolate chips slowly and carefully to prevent seizing or burning.
- Achieve professional-looking frosting by using an offset spatula for smooth, even application.
- Store cake in refrigerator to maintain structural integrity and enhance flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 211 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg