White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center
Indulge in the rich decadence of this White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center. This stunning dessert features layers of moist white chocolate cake enveloping a creamy cheesecake filling, creating a delightful treat perfect for any celebration. Impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible showstopper that’s guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp pectin or agar-agar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add eggs.
- Alternately mix in the dry ingredients with buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.
- For the cheesecake layer, blend cream cheese until smooth; mix in sour cream, sugar, and pectin/agar until combined.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into each pan; add spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture on top and cover with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg