🎂 White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center 😍
Why You’ll Love It
This cake delivers a perfect balance of light, fluffy white cake, a creamy cheesecake layer, and the rich flavor of coconut-pecan frosting. Buttermilk keeps the cake moist, while the cheesecake center adds extra indulgence. A guaranteed showstopper!
🍰 Ingredients
For the White Cake:
• 📦 1 package white cake mix
• 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
• 🌻 ½ cup vegetable oil
• 🥚 4 large egg whites
• 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
• 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter
• 🍚 1 cup granulated sugar
• 🥛 1 cup evaporated milk
• 🥚 3 large egg yolks
• 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 🥥 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans
Optional Cheesecake Layer:
• 🧀 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 🍚 ½ cup powdered sugar
• 🌿 ½ tsp vanilla extract
🥄 Step-by-Step Directions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
Mix cake mix, buttermilk, oil, egg whites, and vanilla until smooth. Beat until slightly thickened.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake Layers
Divide batter into pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
4️⃣ Make the Coconut-Pecan Frosting
Melt butter in a saucepan, then add sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and vanilla. Stir constantly for 10-12 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in coconut and pecans. Let cool.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake
• Optional Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over one cake layer.
• Spread coconut-pecan frosting over the cheesecake layer (or directly on the cake).
• Place the second cake layer on top and cover with remaining frosting.
Enjoy