Gay Nell’s

 German Chocolate Upside Down Cake                                                        

1 Cup flaked Coconut

1 Cup chopped Pecans

1 pkg.(18.25) German Chocolate                           

3 large eggs

1 cake mix                                                               

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 ½ cups water                                                         

1 pkg. (8 ounce) cream cheese

½ cup butter or margarine                                        

1 pound powdered sugar sifted 

Grease one 13x9x2 inch pan.  Line with wax paper and grease the paper.  Sprinkle coconut & pecans in the bottom of the prepared pan; set aside. 

Combine cake mix, eggs, water, in a large bowl; mix according to package instructions.  Spoon the batter over coconut and pecans.  Combine cream cheese and butter in a saucepan.  Cook over low heat stirring often until butter melts and mixture is smooth.  Stir in powdered sugar.  Spoon the mixture evenly over the batter. 

Bake 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes; invert cake onto a serving plate. Remove and discard wax paper.