This decadent dessert combines fluffy white cake, a rich cheesecake center, and the classic coconut-pecan topping inspired by traditional German chocolate cake. Creamy, sweet, and absolutely stunning for celebrations.

Ingredients

Cheesecake Center

• 450 g cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

White Cake Layers

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1¾ cups sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coconut Pecan Topping

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• ½ cup butter
• 1½ cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Make the Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Pour into a greased cake pan.
4. Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 35–40 minutes.
5. Cool completely and chill.

2. Prepare the White Cake

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg whites gradually.
4. Alternate dry ingredients with milk.
5. Stir in vanilla.

3. Bake the Cake Layers

• Divide batter between two greased cake pans.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.

4. Make the Coconut Pecan Topping

1. In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
2. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
3. Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
4. Cool slightly.