Description
A delicious White German Chocolate Cake with a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Divide half of the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the batter in each pan, then top with the remaining cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite white chocolate frosting or serve plain for a lighter option.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the cake batter.
- You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or omit the nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- For added texture, sprinkle some toasted coconut on top of the frosting before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg