Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

Name: Chocolate Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"This dessert is out of this world," promises Iola Egle, McCook, Nebraska. Coconut, chocolate chips, marshmallows and pecans turn a boxed cake mix into a delectable treat. "All of your guests will agree that it's the best ever," she assures. "Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar; mix well. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with coconut, chocolate chips, pecans and marshmallows.
Prepare cake batter according to package directions; carefully pour over marshmallows. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting cake onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 477 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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