GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE CHEESECAKE

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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.

Kate Fahey
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't turn out at all like the picture.


janbatul nayem
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Overall, I thought this cake was good, but I probably wouldn't make it again.


Ch ilyas
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Sangu_ Shivanagutti
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The instructions for this cake were a bit confusing, but I figured it out eventually.


Eugene
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this cake, but it was worth the effort.


Jamie Mikulas
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Mbhassan Bilal
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The ganache on this cake was amazing! It was so rich and chocolatey.


Kelc Lee
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This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Bagyir Ezekiel
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Aubrey Valentine
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This cake was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Ntantang Thierry
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I'm not usually a big fan of cheesecake, but this German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake was amazing! The combination of chocolate and coconut was perfect, and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I couldn't get enough of it!


Paola Benítez
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This German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake was a hit at my party! It was so delicious and decadent, and everyone loved it. The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the chocolate cake was moist and flavorful. The ganache was the perfect finishing touch, a