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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

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 : Calories 477 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.