GERMAN CHOCOLATE UPSIDE DOWN
SURPRISE CAKE
 
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1 pkg. pudding included German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. oil
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, melted
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over bottom of greased pan. In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Spoon batter evenly over coconut and pecans.

In another bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter and cream cheese; beat until smooth and creamy. Spoon evenly over batter to within 1 inch of edges.

Bake at 375 degrees for 43-53 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Cut into squares. Invert each square onto individual plates. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

 

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