German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE:; 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German Chocolate cake mix; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; FROSTING:; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

CAKE:
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German Chocolate cake mix
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

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For the cake:
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1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
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2. Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Gently spoon remaining batter over top; spread to edge of pan.
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3. Bake at 325u00b0 for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
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For frosting:
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1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160u00b0 or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
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2. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla; fold in coconut and pecans.
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3. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency.
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4. Frost cooled cake.
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5. Refrigerate leftovers.

1588

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE:, 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German Chocolate cake mix, 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Chocolate Cheesecake

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