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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."

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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 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Ashlyn 
Hi, I made this cake for my familiy's Oktoberfest party, and it was a hit. I don't really care... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Kari 
HUGE HIT! All the doctors I work with request this at LEAST once per month! I have co-workers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by MISSLIZA 
This cake is incredible! I have made it a couple times and it always gets rave reviews. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by eea49 
Exceptionally moist and delicious! The cheesecake was dry and firm, like we prefer. Made a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by T. Turner 
I made this for my brother's birthday and everyone loved it. My only complaint was that the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by ibillen 
This was incredible! So moist and rich, everyone loved it. Combines the best of two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Jarrid 
My girlfriend made this for her grandmother's birthday, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by BrookieCookie 
OH. MY. GOSH. SO delicious! The balance between the chocolate and the cheesecake is just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by ahcampbell84 
I made this for Father's Day and my family loved it! I especially liked the frosting. I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2009 by dgessner 
Excellent moist cake. It takes german chocolate cake one notch higher. The frosting is... MORE

 
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