Ingredients :
For the Cheesecake Center:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- Ingredients required by the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions :
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to package instructions.
- Fold in 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans into the cake batter.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Carefully spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cake batter, spreading it evenly to cover.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cheesecake layer, spreading it out to cover the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Let the frosting cool to room temperature.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the coconut pecan frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Slice and serve the White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center. Enjoy the creamy cheesecake surprise in the center and the rich flavors of coconut and pecans!
