German Chocolate Upside Down Cake Recipe
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German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

By: SUNSET1 
"Quicker and easier then the right side up cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch cake
 

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
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  • 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

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 294 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2005 by GLRLONGORIA   view full review
This is a favorite of my family since I first made it a year ago. The only change I made is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by FRENAEW   view full review
This cake is really good. I was a little scared when making it. It looked like something was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by Inked Mom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This cake is wonderful. I have to agree, the presentation isn't great but if you don't try it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2004 by LIZ2GO   view full review
This is a very easy recipe which I think is just as good, if not better, than "traditional"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by ALASKA GIRL   view full review
perfect and delicious! very easy to put together. I cheated and used a box mix this time, ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2003 by SEW AND SEW   view full review
Oh, this is so good! I like the idea that when the cake is done so is the frosting. I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2003 by RueBarbe   view full review
The cake itself was light & tender. I would make it again by itself. The topping was pretty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2005 by BRANDTCM   view full review
If you're picky about presentation this is not the cake for you. The appearance of this cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by KRL137   view full review
this is my favorite cake. Everybody I know who has had it loves it. It is very rich, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by KYLIEB02   view full review
This was a great recipe, although I did add to it. I added a cream cheese and sugar mixture...

 

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