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.

Musicles Mythsinger
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This cake was a complete disaster. It didn't rise properly, and the caramel topping was burnt.


Daisy Boyd
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I didn't like the combination of chocolate and caramel in this cake. It was too sweet and rich for me.


Suresh Man Singh Dangol
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.


Nyesiga Dison
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This cake is very time-consuming to make. I think I'll only make it for special occasions.


Mukhtar karemi Mukhtar karemi
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I had some trouble getting the cake out of the pan. I think I'll try greasing the pan next time.


Abdouramane Jalloh
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Gaming Official
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I've made this cake several times for potlucks, and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it!


Rueh Flame
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This cake is so rich, it's perfect for a small gathering. A little goes a long way.


Justin Vivien
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I love that this cake uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Borre Luuk Olivier
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This cake is perfect for a crowd. It's large and impressive, and it can easily be cut into many slices.


Nomathamsanqa Stamper
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I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully.


Samra Khan
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


halleluyah omomeji
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it's the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Zakir Choudhary
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive looking.


Aneesa Sohail Aneesa Sohail
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I love the combination of chocolate and caramel in this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Dilusha Dilusha
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This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Shahzad Ahmed
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always comes out perfect. It's so easy to make, too.


Qaqesh Pervaiz
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This upside-down German chocolate cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and delicious, and the caramel pecan topping was the perfect finishing touch.