Upside-Down German Chocolate Snack Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down German Chocolate Snack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons light butter; ¾ cup water; ⅔ cup packed brown sugar; ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows; ½ cup chopped pecans; 5 egg whites; 1 cup 2% buttermilk; ½ cup nonfat sour cream; ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons light butter
¾ cup water
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
½ cup chopped pecans
5 egg whites
1 cup 2% buttermilk
½ cup nonfat sour cream
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix

1
Preheat oven to 250F; lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the water.
3
Stir in the brown sugar until smooth.
4
Pour evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5
Sprinkle with coconut, marshmallows, and pecans evenly over the melted sugar mixture.
6
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the egg whites for 30 seconds, or just until frothy.
7
Beat in the buttermilk, sour cream, and applesauce.
8
Add the cake mix and beat on low speed for 30 seconds, or just until moistened.
9
Beat for an additional 2 minutes.
10
Scrape into the pan, smoothing it evenly.
11
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan.
12
Cool in the pan on a rack.
13
To serve, cut into squares and invert onto individual plates.
14
Replace any loose toppings.
15
Serve warm or cool.

1074

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons light butter, ¾ cup water, ⅔ cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down German Chocolate Snack 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.

Upside-Down German Chocolate Snack Cake

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