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 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate in water over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool.
2
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.
3
For topping, sprinkle brown sugar and coconut into a greased
4
. Melt butter in water; add to pan and mix with sugar and coconut. Sprinkle with marshmallows and nuts. Carefully spoon batter over topping.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 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.

1484

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 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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