White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center and Walnut Topping

White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center and Walnut Topping

lilicooks.com

Layers of German chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, and rich frosting, finished with walnuts. Soft, decadent, and perfect for gatherings.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Nine inch round cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Offset spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake board
  • Serving platter
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Sifter
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Spatula
  • Cake dome

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (6 oz) German chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup (4 oz) German chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted if desired)

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