Best 10 German Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Cake Recipes

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German chocolate cheesecake swirl cake is a decadent and visually appealing dessert that combines the classic flavors of German chocolate cake and cheesecake. This cake features a moist chocolate cake batter swirled with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. The result is a luscious and flavorful cake that is perfect for special occasions or simply as a sweet treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



German Chocolate Cheesecake image

"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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package German Chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Gently spoon remaining batter over top; spread to edge of pan., Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla; fold in coconut and pecans. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE CHEESECAKE



German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake image

This rich and flavorful dessert is my cheesecake version of German chocolate cake. It makes an elegant ending to a special meal.-Mary Bakken, New Richland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
5 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and brown sugar; stir in butter. , Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, brown sugar and cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in extracts. Pour into crust., Place pan in a large baking pan. Fill larger pan with 1 in. water. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. , In a large saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Cool. Spread topping over cheese cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SWIRL CAKE



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Creamy cheesecake swirls accent the rich German chocolate cake. This is an old family recipe which is honestly my favorite recipe that my Grandmother gave me. Top with shredded coconut and confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Dovie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup hot water
4 (1 ounce) squares German baking chocolate, melted
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Heat water in a small saucepan until simmering. Place chocolate in a bowl set over, but not touching, the water. Stir chocolate frequently until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and discard water.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat 2 cups sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 4 egg yolks until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Mix in flour mixture. Fold melted chocolate into the batter.
  • Beat egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold egg whites into the batter. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add 4 eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour mixture over batter in the baking dish. Gently spoon remaining batter on top and spread it to the edges of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 75 to 80 minutes. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 277.2 mg, Sugar 48.4 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Cooking spray
9 chocolate graham cracker sheets
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the topping:
1 7-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
4 large egg yolks
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the cheesecake:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position racks in the middle and lower third of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Make the crust: Wrap the outside (bottom and side) of a 9-inch springform pan with foil. Coat the inside of the pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Pulse the graham crackers, butter, sugar and salt in a food processor until fine moist crumbs form, about 1 minute. Press evenly into the bottom and 1/4 inch up the side of the prepared pan. Bake until set, about 15 minutes; transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
  • Make the topping: Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Spread the coconut on one and the pecans on the other. Bake, stirring the coconut once or twice, until the coconut and pecans are toasted, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool. Pulse the pecans in the food processer until coarsely chopped; transfer to a small bowl. Combine the butter, egg yolks, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces and caramelizes slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped pecans and 1 1/2 cups coconut (reserve the remaining coconut for topping). Set aside to cool.
  • Make the cheesecake: Fill a roasting pan halfway with water and set on the lower oven rack. Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted; let cool to lukewarm. Wipe out the food processor; add the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder and salt and pulse until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides. Add the melted chocolate, sour cream and vanilla; pulse until combined.
  • Transfer about half of the batter to the prepared crust; smooth with a spatula. Spoon about two-thirds of the topping evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter; smooth the top. Set on the middle oven rack (directly over the pan of water) and bake until set around the edge but the center still jiggles slightly, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until cold and set, at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake and remove the springform ring. Microwave the remaining topping to soften, about 30 seconds (stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water to loosen, if necessary). Spread on top of the cheesecake; top with the reserved coconut.

CHOCOLATE-SWIRLED CHEESECAKE



Chocolate-Swirled Cheesecake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield Yield: 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Non-stick cooking spray
1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (regular or nonfat) softened
1 1/4 cups sour cream (regular or nonfat)
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. To make the crust, combine graham crackers, melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork to combine. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan that has been coated with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • To make the filling, melt chocolate in a double boiler or medium bowl over simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix on low speed until smooth and creamy. Fold in sugar and flour. Pour filling into prepared pan.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over surface of cheesecake. Using a toothpick swirl the chocolate into the filling, just until decorative swirls form (don't over-swirl, or you'll lose the effect).
  • Bake 1 hour, or until center is set. Turn off oven, prop open the oven door (not all the way, just slightly), and allow the cake to cool 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

GERMAN MARBLED CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This wonderful cake tastes like a chocolate brownie mixed with vanilla cheesecake. The blending of the rich fragrant vanilla and the mellow German chocolate is perfect and creates a creamy treat that melts in your mouth. This cake is well worth the extra effort.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces cream cheese, softened, room temperature
4 tablespoons butter, softened, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar, white
2 eggs, extra large, room temperature
2 tablespoons flour, plus
2 teaspoons flour, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, pure
8 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup flour, unsifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, extra-large, room temperature
1 1/4 cups vanilla sugar or 1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, pure
icing sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350°, butter and flour a 10-inch square pan.
  • Cheesecake Batter: With a blender beat the cream cheese and butter in small bowl on high for 2 minutes.
  • Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, blending well.
  • Blending on low speed add the flour and then the vanilla, set aside.
  • Chocolate Cake Batter: Melt chocolate pieces and butter in pan over low heat; remove pan from heat, stir twice and set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat eggs with blender on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Add sugar and vanilla to egg mixture.
  • Slowly blend in the chocolate butter mixture, beating on low until well mixed.
  • Add the flour to chocolate butter mixture in two additions (mixing only till all flour is absorbed).
  • Pour 2/3 of the chocolate batter into prepared pan.
  • Spoon the cream cheese batter on top of the chocolate layer.
  • Pour the remaining chocolate batter on top of the cream cheese layer.
  • Draw a table knife through all three layers of cake in gentle swirls creating a marbleized effect.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, on the lower-third level for 40-45 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out ALMOST clean (cake should be pulling away from the edges).
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes, carefully remove and cool completely.
  • Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.

CHEESE-SWIRL CHOCOLATE CAKE



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"I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband," shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. "I've never seen cake disappear so quickly! It's great with or without the pretty strawberry sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar and vanilla; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and remaining eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop half of the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over the batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture. , Bake at 350&Deg; for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (cake may crack). Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a blender, cover and process strawberries until pureed. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BAKER'S GERMAN'S CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



BAKER'S GERMAN'S Chocolate Cheesecake image

Garnished with the traditional gooey coconut-pecan topping, this baked chocolate cheesecake is a great dessert choice for entertaining.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chocolate Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield Makes 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies
1 cup sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup flour
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, melted
2-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
4 eggs, divided
1/3 cup canned evaporated milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1/2 cup PLANTERS Chopped Pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix chocolate wafer crumbs, 2 Tbsp. of the sugar and 3 Tbsp. butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add chocolate and 2 tsp. of the vanilla; mix well. Add 3 of the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • Place milk, remaining sugar, the 1/4 cup butter, remaining egg and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla in small saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool. Spread over cheesecake just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE



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Cream cheese, two kinds of chocolate and a chocolate cookie crust make this no-bake cheesecake the ultimate in creamy, chocolatey goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, melted, cooled
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed
1 chocolate cookie crumb crust (6 oz.)
1/2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
8 pecan halves
1/4 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add melted sweet chocolate; beat just until blended. Stir in 2 cups COOL WHIP. Spoon into crust; cover with remaining COOL WHIP.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. Meanwhile, microwave semi-sweet chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Dip one end of each pecan in chocolate; place in single layer on waxed paper-covered plate. Let stand until ready to use.
  • Sprinkle cheesecake with coconut just before serving. Top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SQUARES



German Chocolate Cheesecake Squares image

When people ask about my all-time favorite recipe, I have a hard time deciding. But this recipe is definitely tops among sweet.-Jerry Minerich, Westminster, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt, egg, butter and 1 cup of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes., Punch dough down. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add cocoa and sugar. Beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown; cool. , In a saucepan, combine first four topping ingredients; cook over low heat until thick, about 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts. Spread over cooled cake. Chill at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer cheesecake flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
  • Be sure to bring the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to ensure a smooth cheesecake filling.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help to ensure that the cheesecake is firm and sliceable.
  • For the chocolate swirl, use a high-quality semisweet chocolate. This will give the swirl a rich and decadent flavor.
  • Be sure to spread the chocolate swirl evenly over the cheesecake batter before baking. This will help to create a beautiful marbled effect.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch round baking pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the cheesecake batter.

Conclusion:

German chocolate cheesecake swirl cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy cheesecake filling, a rich chocolate swirl, and a pecan-coconut crust, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to make the best German chocolate cheesecake swirl cake possible.

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