Upside-Down German Chocolate Cake

Before I ever tried this cake, here’s what I thought about German Chocolate Cake: Meh. I mean, it was ok…but definitely not a cake I would ever order or make. Then my Dad Churchman brought this to a family get together and I was sold. Because it’s in a 13x9, the cake isn’t overwhelming. The pockets of dense, creamy, coconutty juju are perfect. What this cake lacks in aesthetics, it makes up for in flavor.


Serving Size: 10-12 servings
Chef:
Upside-Down German Chocolate Cake

Upside-Down German Chocolate Cake

Such a fun twist to the normal German Chocolate Cake...for some reason it tastes much better this way!
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 package German Chocolate cake mix
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pound (16-ounce) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix coconut and pecans. Spread into 9x13 inch greased pan.
  2. Mix cake mix according to package directions. Pour cake batter on top of the coconut/pecans.
  3. In a saucepan, heat butter and cream cheese until warm enough to stir in the powdered sugar.
  4. Spoon over top of cake.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes. DO NOT CUT until cool.

Notes

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