White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center

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White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center

A luscious twist on a classic favorite—this cake combines the soft elegance of a white German chocolate cake with the creamy indulgence of a cheesecake hidden inside. Every bite brings together tender cake layers, a silky cheesecake surprise, and the sweetness that makes it perfect for celebrations or cozy weekend treats.

📜 A Little History

German chocolate cake isn’t actually from Germany—it was named after Samuel German, an American baker who developed a type of dark baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852. Traditionally, it’s a layered chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting. Our white version swaps the dark cocoa for a lighter, vanilla-based cake while keeping that indulgent richness, and then ups the ante with a cheesecake layer baked right inside. It’s a showstopper dessert inspired by the creativity of modern bakers.

🛒 Ingredients

Cheesecake Center

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Cake Layer

  • 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432g)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • Water or milk (as per box instructions, usually ~1 cup)

Optional Frosting

  • Coconut-pecan frosting for a German chocolate nod
  • Or whipped cream with white chocolate shavings for elegance

🥣 Instructions & Methods

1️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add sugar, mixing until combined.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla until silky. Set aside.

2️⃣ Make the White Cake Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, oil, and liquid (water or milk).
  3. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy.

3️⃣ Assemble the Cake with Cheesecake Center

  1. Pour about half the cake batter into each prepared pan.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake filling over the batter, gently spreading it into an even layer—avoid touching the edges so the cheesecake stays centered.
  3. Top with remaining cake batter, fully covering the cheesecake layer.

4️⃣ Bake

  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean (avoid piercing the cheesecake layer).
  2. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5️⃣ Frost & Finish

  • Spread with coconut-pecan frosting for a tropical twist, or keep it light with whipped cream and fresh berries.

🍰 Formation Tips for Perfection

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a lump-free filling.
  • Swap water with milk in the cake mix for richer flavor.
  • Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cheesecake layers.

❤️ For the Cake Lovers

This dessert is a dream for those who love both cheesecake and cake but can’t decide between them. It’s indulgent without being overly heavy, beautiful enough for a wedding shower, and easy enough for a weekend family treat.

🎯 Conclusion

The White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center is where tradition meets innovation—creamy, dreamy, and utterly irresistible. It’s proof that sometimes, the best surprises are hidden in the middle.

If you’d like, I can also give you a luxury bakery-style version of this recipe with coconut-pecan frosting AND white chocolate ganache drizzle so it looks and tastes like something straight out of a pâtisserie. Would you like me to prepare that?

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