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Chocolate Upside Down Cake

I got this recipe a few years ago from a former co-worker. I had almost forgotten about it until I was unpacking (Yes, I still have a few things to unpack from our move in March/April) and ran across it. I decided to go ahead and make it since I had all the ingredients on hand. You’re sure to love it! Enjoy!

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5 from 1 vote
Servings: 16 servings

Chocolate Upside Down Cake

By Jamie Sherman
I got this recipe a few years ago from a former co-worker. I had almost forgotten about it until I was unpacking (Yes, I still have a few things to unpack from our move in March/April) and ran across it. I decided to go ahead and make it since I had all the ingredients on hand. It's a different take on the traditional German Chocolate Cake.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 12 oz.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix, 18 1/4 oz.
  • Ingredients listed on the cake mix

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a Bundt pan and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, heat water and butter until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar and mix well. Pour into Bundt pan. Sprinkle with coconut, chocolate, pecans and marshmallows.
  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Carefully pour over the marshmallows. Bake according to the directions on the box for a Bundt cake or until a toothpick inserted near the center tests clean.
  • Cool 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Notes

  • Use your favorite chocolate chips, whether dark or milk!

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 260mg, Potassium: 293mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 36g, Vitamin A: 105IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 74mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on August 15, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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28 Comments

  1. Anonymous says:

    not sure what I did wrong but my cake was a HUGE FLOP…..when I turned it over it was a wet sloppy mess and the cake cracked in several places!!!! Advise please, it tasted great, looked awful.

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    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Hmmmm ….. I've never had that problem and I'm so sorry you did :/ First, I would make sure the pan is greased very well …. Second, I would make sure the chocolate chips and marshmallows had a few minutes to "set up" before flipping it over. Maybe try 10-15 minutes before flipping? I hope this helps you!

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  2. Barbe @ Beez Rental Designs says:

    Jamie my 2 favorite cakes are german chocolate cake and pineapple up-side-down cake! Now I can combine the idea of both. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to trying it for a congregation picnic!
    Thanks for sharing at Frugal Treasures Tuesday each week and you've been FEATURED this week for this scrumptuous sweet! Hope you'll share again this week. : )
    Barbe

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  3. Julie says:

    This is a lovely cake! This would be good to have on my chocolate craving days. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!

    Julie

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  4. Miz Helen says:

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  5. Britni says:

    YUM!!!!!! You are full of delicious recipes! Thanks so much for sharing at my Throwback Thursday party and I hope to see you again this week 🙂

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  6. Trish says:

    That looks amazing! Easy too! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  7. The Mandatory Mooch says:

    This looks delicious!! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. Hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

    Thanks, Nichi

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