Shelly's Recipe

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Category: Cakes from Cake Mixes

1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pkg German chocolate cake mix
1-1/4 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
3-1/2 cups (about 1 lb) confectioners sugar
1 cup margarine, melted
8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
3/4-1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 Grease 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over bottom of greased pan.

In large bowl mix cake mix, oil, water & eggs at a low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Spoon batter evenly over coconut & pecans.

Frosting: In another large bowl combine confectioners sugar, margarine and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spoon evenly over batter to within 1 inch of edges. Bake at 375 for 40-50 minutes or until tests done.

Chocolate Coffee Glaze
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp instant coffee
3 tbsp chopped toasted almonds

Stir together until blended.