cheesecake style german chocolate cake
(1 RATING)
This cake is to die for. You can use any cake mix you like...I like to use Red Velvet.
No Image
prep time
20 Min
cook time
2 Hr 30 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1 package cake mix, german chocolate
- FILLING:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 - eggs, lightly beaten
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 3 - egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups coconut, flaked
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
How To Make cheesecake style german chocolate cake
-
Step 1Preheat oven to 325. Prepare cake batter according to package directions & set aside.
-
Step 2In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and beat on low just until combined.
-
Step 3Pour 1/2 of the cake batter into greased 9x13 baking dish. Gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Spoon remaining batter over top and spread to the edges.
-
Step 4Bake for 70-75 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack for 1 hour.
-
Step 5For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine 1st 4 ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened or thermometer reads 160 or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and add vanilla; fold in coconut and pecans. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consisitency. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate any leftovers.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes