Description
A stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, and a delightful coconut-pecan topping, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box dark chocolate cake mix
- Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on the box)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 6 oz white chocolate (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the chocolate cake mix instructions.
- Prepare the cheesecake center by beating the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box or your recipe.
- Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into a greased cake pan.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the chocolate cake batter.
- Top with the remaining chocolate cake batter.
- Bake according to the cake mix instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut-pecan filling by combining evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then stir in coconut and pecans.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost with the white chocolate frosting made by beating together the butter, powdered sugar, melted white chocolate, vanilla, and heavy cream.
- Top the frosted cake with the coconut-pecan filling.
Notes
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg