Description
A delightful blend of rich chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake center, topped with a coconut-pecan mixture for the perfect dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour into pans: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the cheesecake center: Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Spread the cheesecake mixture on top of one of the cakes and stack the other cake on top.
- Make the topping: In a saucepan, combine the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and heavy cream. Stir until it thickens.
- Finish the cake: Pour the coconut-pecan mixture over the top, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- Serve and enjoy! Slice into the cake and enjoy the flavors.
Notes
Make-ahead: You can bake the cakes a day in advance and assemble them the next day for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, cheesecake, dessert, German dessert, coconut pecan topping