Indulge in the rich flavors of this German Chocolate Upside Down Cake that combines the classic taste of German chocolate with a fun twist of being baked upside down. This cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 package (18.25 oz) German chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread melted butter in the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over the brown sugar mixture in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and coconut, then pour over the cake mix.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
German chocolate cake is not actually German; it's named after Sam German, who developed a type of dark baking chocolate for Baker's Chocolate Company in 1852.
The combination of chocolate, pecans, coconut, and caramel is what makes this cake uniquely delicious and decadent.