GERMAN CHOCOLATE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

German Chocolate Upside Down Cake image

This recipe is my mother's-she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers and me to try when we were growing up! I enjoy baking, too, as well as gardening and making stained glass windows and lamps.-Juliann Nelson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups water
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate in water over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add chocolate and vanilla. Beat in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat for 2 minutes (batter will be thick); set aside. , For topping, sprinkle brown sugar and coconut into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Melt butter in water; add to pan and mix with sugar and coconut. Sprinkle with marshmallows and nuts. Carefully spoon batter over topping., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares and invert onto serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.