Recipe: German Chocolate Surprise Cake (from scratch, self-frosting, upside-down)

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE SURPRISE CAKE

FOR THE CAKE:
1/4 cup water
2 oz sweet baking chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups Self-Rising Flour
1/2 cup milk

FOR THE TOPPING:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In ungreased 9-inch round cake pan, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Spread evenly in pan.

In small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and chocolate. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend.

In medium bowl, combine sugar and 1/2 cup butter, beat until fluggy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well. Add 3/4 cup of the flour and the milk; mix well. Add remaining 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Stir in chocolate mixture. Pour batter over topping in pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen edge of cake with knife.

Invert onto serving plate.