I loved this cake. I served it to neighbors & 2 sets of family members. I got phone calls telling me how good it was and one wanted the recipe. I had one problem...my cheesecake filling sunk to the bottom of the pan instead of remaining in the middle. I did use neufchatel cheese. I don't care that the filling was at the bottom because it was great. The filling made the German Chocolate Cake over the top. The frosting I cooked to 175 degrees and it turned out perfect!!! (My first time making German Chocolate frosting). I definitely would make this again for a family picnic, work function, National Night Out...you get the picture. I would really like to know why my filling sunk to the bottom though.

By Cheryl A on May 13, 2013

I LOVE this cake! I make it every year for my boyfriend's birthday. The cake is much better when allowed to cool in the fridge overnight. I'm not sure what the "professional" chef's issue was because it is delish!

By Raechel on August 09, 2012

love this cake..I've made it several times and my fam loves it.. If you made the cake itself homemade its even better but that's to much work so I just use the box cake. The frosting is what makes it taste homemade...

By Anonymous on August 05, 2012

My husband requests german chocolate cake every year for his birthday, so this recipe sounded like a great twist on his favorite. It was amazing! I wasn't expecting it to be this good, but it was. The only thing I did wrong was use too much cake batter on the bottom which didnt leave me enough for the top, but even with this mistake, it turned out wonderful! Thanks for the great recipe, its definitely a keeper!

By crushelley on August 04, 2012

This cake was awful and ruined my 4th of July. It never would cook completely in the middle (and I consider myself an experienced cook) so I know it was not me or my oven. Wasted $14.00 worth of ingredients for this. I do not recommend this cake at all.

By Kelly on July 04, 2012

I love watching your show and when I make of your dishes if is absolutely the best. Thank you.

By sis41373 on April 27, 2012

Dear. Paula Deen I. Love your shows I have made your blueberry and pineapple dump cake it is very good renita doyle

By Anonymous on March 08, 2012

On your Taste of Class episode you had Liza Minnelli on with you . Yall made a coconut pecan filling for her famous german chocolate cake . I would love that recipe . I thought it would be on your shows . But it wasnt . I love your shows and your recipes . I would really appreciate this . God bless you and your family . Have a blessed New Year !!!

By Bobbie Bryan on December 31, 2011

i watched you make a cake like this but you added almond joy candy bars..three of them and said to use what ever candy bar you like...is this the same cake....it looked soooo gooooddddd....thank you ,,,Kathy...yall answer back please:)))))

By kathy litton on July 03, 2011

Saw you and son make German Chocolate cake did not get all ingredents, but almond chocolate bar was one and powdered sugar another. please send me missing ingredents

By eva pogue on June 18, 2011

This is a fabulous dessert. I have served it before to guests and will be serving it again soon. It is light and sweet and just perfect after a big dinner.

By Anonymous on August 23, 2010

I cooked this cake today 07-25-10 for a family gathering and it was a big hit. I did not have much to bring home. It was easy to prepare and others in my family wanted the recipe so I shared!

By Anonymous on July 25, 2010

paula rocks

By Anonymous on June 15, 2010

had this the other night. It was so good!!

By Anonymous on May 06, 2010

Great cake, very good. Will certainly do it again.

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By Anonymous on January 15, 2010

This is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! Took this to a church function & everyone was raving about it. They all want the recipe. Is definitely a keeper!!!!

By Anonymous on December 08, 2009

My family and I loved this recipe! I will definately add this recipe to my collection and make it again soon. On the other hand, the cream cheese filling did not add much flavor in my opinion. I could not distinguish the cream cheese from the rest of the cake. The topping was just excellent. I still have one more piece to eat and after 5 days the cake is just a fresh and moist as the first day.

By Anonymous on December 02, 2009

This is absolutely the BEST cake I have ever made or eaten. SOOOOO Delicious!

By Anonymous on November 05, 2009

Made this for my husband and he said to add it to the recipe box. Absolutely wonderful and easy to make. Would be great to take to a pitch-in. Love the icing as well as the cream cheese in the middle. It's a keeper!! Columbus, IN

By AppleBetty on September 20, 2009