Best 7 Gooey Upside Down German Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the ultimate gooey upside-down German chocolate cake, a classic dessert that captivates taste buds with its rich, moist texture and decadent chocolate layers. This beloved cake features a delightful surprise with a layer of gooey caramel and pecan filling, caramelized to perfection, hidden beneath a layer of tender chocolate cake. As you turn the cake upside down, the gooey filling becomes the star of the show, tantalizing your senses with every bite. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect gooey upside-down German chocolate cake, ensuring an unforgettable dessert experience that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

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UPSIDE DOWN GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Upside Down German Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups pecans (chopped)
1 (18 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water (or as called for by cake directions)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by cake directions)
3 large eggs (or as called for by cake directions)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup butter, melted (or margarine)
1 lb confectioners' sugar (3 1/2 to 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Spread coconut evenly on bottom of pan. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Prepare cake mix according to directions on box. Pour over coconut and pecans.
  • Combine cream cheese and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar; beat until blended and smooth.
  • Drop by spoonfuls evenly over cake batter. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted halfway to bottom of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan. To serve, cut into individual pieces; turn upside down onto plate.

UPSIDE-DOWN GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This simple recipe yields a delectable German chocolate cake that folks will "flip over"! The tempting coconut and pecan "frosting" bakes under the batter and ends up on top when you turn the cake out of the pan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup evaporated milk
CAKE:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir brown sugar and butter until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans and coconut. Drizzle with evaporated milk; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the chocolate, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Pour over topping. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This recipe is my mother's-she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers and me to try when we were growing up! I enjoy baking, too, as well as gardening and making stained glass windows and lamps.-Juliann Nelson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups water
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate in water over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate and vanilla. Beat in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat for 2 minutes (batter will be thick); set aside. , For topping, sprinkle brown sugar and coconut into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Melt butter in water; add to pan and mix with sugar and coconut. Sprinkle with marshmallows and nuts. Carefully spoon batter over topping., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and invert onto serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

UPSIDE-DOWN GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by ksgroves

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cup pecans
1 pkg. Duncan Hines Signature German Chocolate Cake Mix
1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 lb. confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan. 2. Melt butter and brown sugar together and spread on the bottom of the pan. 3. Sprinkle coconut and pecans on top of the mixture. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour over coconut and pecans. 4. Combine cream cheese and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until creamy. add sugar, beat until blended and smooth. Drop by spoonfuls evenly over cake batter. 5. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted halfway to bottom of cake comes out clean. When finished baking immediately remove from pan by inverting onto serving plate.

UPSIDE-DOWN GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is from Taste of Home. It's a scratch cake, so it takes a little time, but it looks really delicious!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 (4 ounce) package German sweet chocolate, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
whipped topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In saucepan over low heat, cook and stir brown sugar and butter until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
  • Spread into a greased 9" square baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with pecans and coconut.
  • Drizzle with evaporated milk.
  • Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Beat in the chocolate, eggs and vanilla.
  • Combine the dry ingredients.
  • Add to the buttermilk.
  • Pour over topping in pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  • Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 369.7, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 44.3, Protein 6.2

CHOCOLATE FUDGE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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An amazing upside-down cake recipe for those who love chocolate. Serve warm with whipped topping and experience a taste of heaven.

Provided by Alissa Doe-Klinger

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chopped pecans
15 ¼ ounces chocolate cake mix (such as Betty Crocker® Super Moist)
1 ¼ cups water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ⅓ (16 ounce) packages fudge frosting mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a deep 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread pecans over.
  • Combine cake mix, water, oil. and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Combine frosting mix, milk, and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until all ingredients are melted. Remove from heat; you do not want to bring this to a boil. Pour over the cake mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cut into pieces and flip them over into a bowl to serve; there will be a gooey fudge sauce that has accumulated on the bottom of the pan. If necessary, spoon this back onto the cake after it has been flipped into the bowl (this is the best part).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.4 g, Cholesterol 104.4 mg, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 515.2 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This upside-down version of German chocolate cake is both quicker and easier then the traditional right side-up cake.

Provided by SUNSET1

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 294.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 171.9 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smooth batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan well before adding the batter.
  • To make a gluten-free version of this cake, use a gluten-free flour blend. You may also need to adjust the amount of liquid in the batter.

Conclusion:

This gooey upside-down German chocolate cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, coconut-pecan topping, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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