Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

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'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.'

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • ¼ cup butter or margarine

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar; mix well. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with coconut, chocolate chips, pecans and marshmallows.

  2. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; carefully pour over marshmallows. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting cake onto a serving plate.