German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
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German Chocolate Cheesecake

By: Kathy Johnson 
"'My daughter requests this as her birthday cake, and I take it to potlucks, church dinners or any time the dessert is my responsibility,' says Kathy Johnson of Lake City, South Dakota."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
  2. Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Gently spoon remaining batter over top; spread to edge of pan.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  4. For frosting, combine sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks in a heavy saucepan. Cool and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla; fold in coconut and pecans. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Ashlyn   view full review
Hi, I made this cake for my familiy's Oktoberfest party, and it was a hit. I don't really care...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Kari   view full review
HUGE HIT! All the doctors I work with request this at LEAST once per month! I have co-workers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by prettieknittie   view full review
Exceptionally moist and delicious! The cheesecake was dry and firm, like we prefer. Made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by MalElaine   view full review
EXCELLENT RECIPE!!!! I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone gobbled it up! (ha) I made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by SAMMIE6164   view full review
I have made this cake several times and it is always raved about, and it is sooooooo easy! It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by tarmstrong   view full review
I had high hopes for this cake. It was rich but nothing special. It was more work than worth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by MISSLIZA   view full review
This cake is incredible! I have made it a couple times and it always gets rave reviews. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Tink0826   view full review
My boyfriend absolutely loved this. Will definitely make again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by marlie1400   view full review
This recipe was a huge disappointment. I was looking forward to making this cake, since both...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2010 by KSCooks   view full review
First time making any kind of cheesecake. It turned out great. We should have waited until...

 

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