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White German chocolate cheesecake slice with nuts and caramel drizzle

White Chocolate German Cheesecake Cake

Chef Bella
A luxurious fusion of white German chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake, layered together and frosted with a rich white chocolate buttercream. Perfect for special occasions!
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German-American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake:

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cake Layers:

  • 4 oz white German chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Frosting & Garnish:

  • 1 batch white chocolate buttercream
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut optional

Instructions
 

Cheesecake:

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cake Layers:

  • 4 oz white German chocolate (melted)
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Coconut-Pecan Topping:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Frosting & Garnish:

  • 1 batch white chocolate buttercream
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)