Recipe: German Chocolate Upside-Down Surprise Cake (using cake mix, cream cheese, coconut and pecans)

GERMAN CHOCOLATE UPSIDE-DOWN SURPRISE CAKE

1 cup coconut, flaked
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 (2-layer-size) package German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 9x13-inch pan.

Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over bottom of greased pan; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine (dry) cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Spoon batter evenly over coconut and pecans.

In another large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter and cream cheese; beat until smooth and creamy. Spoon evenly over batter to within 1-inch of edge.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 43 to 53 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Cut into squares. Invert each square onto individual plates. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

Source: Wis/Gramma
From: CarolB, FL - 07-26-97