Directions
- Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. - Make the Cheesecake Center
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. Set aside. - Melt Chocolate and Butter
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chopped German chocolate with butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. - Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. - Fold in Egg Whites
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter to keep it light and airy. - Assemble the Layers
Divide half of the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Spoon half of the cheesecake mixture over each pan, gently spreading it without touching the edges too much.
Top with the remaining cake batter and smooth the surface. - Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean.
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. - Prepare the Frosting
Melt the German chocolate and butter together over low heat. Let cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Gradually stir in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and creamy. - Frost the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top.
Add the second layer and frost the top and sides evenly.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Medium
Variations & Substitutions
- Add shredded coconut between layers for a traditional German chocolate twist.
- Use white chocolate instead of German chocolate for a lighter flavor.
- Add chopped pecans for texture.
- Substitute sour cream for buttermilk if needed.
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