White German Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Center

This decadent cake features a creamy cheesecake layer nestled between soft white cake and topped with a rich coconut-pecan frosting, creating a showstopping dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the Cheesecake Center:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

¼ cup sour cream

For the Cake:

1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix

Ingredients required by the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, water)

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

½ cup chopped pecans

For the Frosting:

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large egg yolks

½ cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1½ cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

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