German Chocolate Upside Down
Indulge in the decadence of a classic dessert with a delightful twist in this German Chocolate Upside Down Cake recipe. Featuring layers of sweetened shredded coconut and crunchy chopped pecans at the base, this dessert creates a stunningly moist and rich cake topped with swirls of a luscious cream cheese mixture. Made easy with a German chocolate cake mix, this upside-down masterpiece captures the signature flavors of coconut, pecan, and chocolate while delivering a fun baking experience. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping treat for family gatherings, this impressive yet approachable dessert is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Prepare to flip for this irresistible cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Spread the shredded coconut evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Follow with an even layer of the chopped pecans.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Prepare the German chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions by combining the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Pour the cake batter gently over the coconut and pecans in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in dollops. Use a spatula or butter knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture slightly into the batter, being careful not to disturb the coconut and pecan layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 402.8 g | 516% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.9 g | 724% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 70.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 911 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 4629 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 723.7 g | 263% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 499.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.8 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1355 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 1805 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
