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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.

Jamie

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

  2. Donna Wilkes says:

    Came over from Seven Alive. I really, really should not have seen this recipe. I love German chocolate cake and especially, as Grace above put it, the goo!

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  3. Sarah Carletti says:

    I can dig this. Thanks for linking, Jamie! 🙂 Sarah

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  4. Winelady Cooks says:

    Your cakes looks so beautiful and absolutely delicious I just want to whip one up every time I read your posts. I'd be a few pounds heavier, but who cares, it's all looks so yummy!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Joanne

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  5. Winnie says:

    Very interesting cake!
    I don't think I've ever eaten an upside-down chocolate cake, and I like what I see 🙂
    It looks fabulous

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  6. Dana @ Simply You and Me says:

    Yum! MM loves German Chocolate cake. Pinning to make later. 🙂

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  7. allisamazing says:

    This sounds super delicious! I am pinning it 🙂

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  8. Pamela says:

    Love this! looks so rich and delicious!

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  9. Linda@With A Blast says:

    Hey, this looks awesome, Jamie! Pinning now.
    Linda

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  10. grace says:

    i love german chocolate cake! more specifically, i love the goo that goes between the layers of a traditional one but that you've put on top (or is it on the bottom?). 🙂

    Reply