German Chocolate Upside-Down Surprise Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, layered chocolate cake with a creamy coconut-pecan topping that reveals its surprise when inverted
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German Chocolate Upside-Down Surprise Cake

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 2167.5

Description

This German Chocolate Upside-Down Surprise Cake is a decadent twist on the classic dessert, combining moist chocolate cake with a luscious cream cheese and coconut layer. The base is studded with toasted pecans and flaked coconut, creating a delightful textural contrast. As you invert each square, the creamy center is revealed, offering a sweet, tangy balance to the rich chocolate. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or weekend baking sessions, this recipe uses simple pantry staples for a show-stopping result. The combination of warm spices in the cake mix and the cool, creamy filling makes every bite indulgent and satisfying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
  3. Sprinkle the flaked coconut and chopped pecans evenly over the bottom of the greased pan.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs.
  5. Beat the batter on low speed until just moistened, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly over the coconut and pecans in the pan.
  7. In a separate large bowl, combine the softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
  8. Beat the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.
  9. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the batter, stopping about 1 inch from the edges.
  10. Bake for 43 to 53 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  12. Cut the cake into squares.
  13. Invert each square onto individual serving plates to reveal the topping.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2167.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 135.2g208%
Saturated Fat 42.9g215%
Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
Sodium 691.5mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 240.9g81%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g48%
Sugars 226.4g
Protein 13.7g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, butter, cake, chocolate, chopped, coconut, cream cheese, dessert, eggs, flaked, german, margarine, oil, pecans, powdered sugar, surprise, upside-down, vegetarian, water
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