Delicious German Chocolate Upside Down Cake Recipe

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Delicious German Chocolate Upside Down Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 31, 2024

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread melted butter in the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
  3. Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over the brown sugar mixture in the baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and coconut, then pour over the cake mix.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. 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.