GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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"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.

Olamide Ayomide (Smart Heart)
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. It was not as good as I had hoped.


Precious Muyco
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I'm sorry, but this cheesecake was just not my cup of tea. It was too rich and sweet for my taste.


Muhammad Manshad
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this cheesecake was not good. I would not recommend it.


Charmaine Earle
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This cheesecake was a complete disaster. It was burnt and the filling was curdled.


Orobosa Asabor
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cheesecake was bland and the crust was soggy.


Bilal Ahmad khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the cheesecake didn't turn out right. It was too runny.


Collins Amanga
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The cheesecake was a bit dense, but the flavor was good.


Omar Ahmadi
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


professor leke
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


SL Dance Group
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This cheesecake is heavenly! The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


Umer Shemsu
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I love this cheesecake! It's my go-to recipe for special occasions. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


srijan Devkota
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Corey Young
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and rich. The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jorge Dominguez
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The cheesecake was delicious! The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfect together, and the crust was the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.


mero monem
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake was smooth and creamy, and the chocolate and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dndnndd Hhrhd
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This cheesecake is a keeper! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of chocolate and coconut. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Anthony Staten
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Fantastic recipe! The cheesecake was rich, creamy, and had the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. The coconut pecan filling was a great addition and added a nice texture to the cheesecake. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


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