Name: White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar; 4 large egg whites; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; 6 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled; 16 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp milk (more if needed)

Description

This White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center is a stunning dessert that combines two favorites in one elegant presentation. Fluffy white chocolate cake layers surround a rich, creamy cheesecake center, creating the perfect contrast of textures and flavors. Ideal for special occasions or when you want to serve something truly memorable, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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White Chocolate Cake Layers:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
6 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

Cheesecake Center:

16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream

Optional Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk (more if needed)

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Instructions

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy.
Pour into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool completely and chill for 3+ hours.
Make the Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar. Add egg whites and vanilla.
Add dry mix alternately with milk. Fold in melted white chocolate.
Divide into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool fully.
Assemble the Cake:
Level cake layers if needed. Place one layer on serving plate. Add cheesecake on top, then second cake layer.
Frost if desired or dust with powdered sugar. Chill 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill cheesecake overnight for best texture.
Substitute white chocolate chips if needed.
Use a serrated knife to level cake layers for even stacking.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes