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.

Bindu Das
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out very well. It was still edible, but it wasn't great.


Kelvin Tinashe
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This cheesecake is a lot of work, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Jacob Waji
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was delicious!


Iddrisu Issah
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This cheesecake was a disaster. It didn't set properly and the crust was soggy.


bachgak Kder
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I didn't like this cheesecake. It was too rich and heavy.


Ali I8
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This cheesecake was okay. I've had better.


Kaiyum Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was pretty good.


Nicolae Patrunjell
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Kushal thakuri
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and delicious.


macy abbot
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This cheesecake is amazing! The chocolate and coconut flavors are perfect together.


Ijhar khan
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Darrel Chidongo
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate and coconut flavors were delicious, and the crust was nice and flaky. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and coconut.


Susan L
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The chocolate and coconut flavors were a perfect combination, and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Keith Pippin
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The chocolate and coconut flavors were delicious together, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Sayem Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. The chocolate and coconut flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chino
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last party! The combination of chocolate and coconut is always a winner, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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