White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center and Walnut Topping

White German Chocolate Cake with Cheesecake Center and Walnut Topping

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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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