Cocoa-Nut Upside-Down Cake

SERVES: 12

COOK TIME: 55 Min

Your guests or your gang will go simply "nuts" over our Test Kitchen's decadently easy recipe for Cocoa-Nut Upside-Down Cake. This easy sheet cake boasting a sweet and crunchy topping will make you feel like a star baker!

What You'll Need

1 cup water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (16.5-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix

What to Do

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a small saucepan, heat water and butter until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar, mix well. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with coconut, chocolate chips, pecans and marshmallows.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions and slowly pour over marshmallows. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then invert cake onto a serving platter. Finish cooling cake.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped topping.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 508
Calories from Fat 204
Total Fat 23g 35 %
Saturated Fat 11g 53 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 401mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 78g 26 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Sugars 53g 0 %

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mwp7209 9304105

Nov 16, 2015

Hello Everyone visiting this website. Please be advise that "ALL" box cake mixes are now reduced to 16 ounces,(no more 18) even D H and B C brands. FYI Mr Food kitchens. Thanks

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 18, 2015

Thank you for your comment! We are currently going through our cake recipes to update them, but because of the large amount, its taking longer than anticipated. Thanks again!

Prettyrose

Nov 21, 2014

I don't like German Cake...will it be just as good using plain chocolate cake mix?

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 25, 2014

Yes, you can absolutely use plain chocolate cake mix. Enjoy! :)

jcpnoivory 8872196

Mar 13, 2014

Can you make this without the marshmallows?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 17, 2014

Yes, you can!

gusmanvictoria 280 8783

May 04, 2012

I made this fir a family gathering and everyone loved it.

tonil28 3470970

Mar 29, 2012

sounds great, but how does the cake come out of that 9x13 without falling all apart?

gusmanvictoria 280 8783

May 04, 2012

Wat I did was just flip ut onto a cake board and it didn't crack or anything it was so good everyone enjoyed it

TabbyGirl

Jan 26, 2012

I made this cake for my husbands birthday and it was the Best Cake ever.... I was great everyone enjoyed it.. they are already asking for another one.