How to Make German Chocolate Upside Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

German Chocolate Upside Down Cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. This rich and decadent cake combines the flavors of traditional German chocolate cake with a unique twist, creating a dessert that is sure to impress. The combination of moist cake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans makes this dessert a showstopper, perfect for any special occasion or holiday celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Not necessary to grease pan.
  • In a sauce pan, combine 1 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Heat until butter melts, then stir in brown sugar and coconut. Pour into ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle marshmallows and nuts over top. set aside.
  • For the cake: in a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate with 1/2 cup water. Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, soda and salt. Add sour cream, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, vanilla and eggs. Add chocolate mixture and beat 3 minutes. Carefully spoon batter over coconut marshmallow mixture in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Place pan on foil or cookie sheet to guard against spillage.
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 97mg