German Chocolate Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 1/4 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; 1/2 cup water; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 eggs

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups water
1/4 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
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Not necessary to grease pan.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.

2041

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

254

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups water, 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup flaked coconut, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Upside Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

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