Sandy's German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

This terrific recipe for Sandy's German Chocolate Upside-Down Cake was submitted by Sandra Rick of Amite, LA.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 (18.25-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup margarine
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
2. Sprinkle pan with coconut and pecans.
3. Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour over coconut and pecans.
4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt cream cheese and margarine until smooth. Sift in sugar. Stir until smooth. Pour over top of cake mix.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Makes 12 servings.