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German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

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  • 55 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake Base

    • 💧 1 ¼ cups water
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 🥥 1 cup flaked coconut
    • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
    • 🌰 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • Cake Batter

    • 4 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate
    • 💧 ½ cup water
    • 🌾 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter, softened
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🥚 3 eggs

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Do not grease pan.

2

In a saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water and 1/4 cup butter. Heat until butter melts, then stir in brown sugar and coconut.

3

Pour mixture into ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle marshmallows and walnuts over top. Set aside.

4

In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate with 1/2 cup water. Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.

5

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add sour cream, 1/2 cup softened butter, vanilla, and eggs. Add chocolate mixture and beat for 3 minutes.

6

Carefully spoon batter over coconut marshmallow mixture in the pan.

7

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place pan on foil or cookie sheet to guard against spillage.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

294

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 40g
    Carbs
  • 14g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Ensure the marshmallows are evenly spread to create a gooey topping.Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.Use a serrated knife to preserve the layered texture when serving.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.