This is VERY RICH. The frosting goes through the cake and ends up on the bottom of the pan, that's why the cake has the flavor it does. Cut the pieces and scoop the frosting off the bottom or turn the pan upside down on a board.
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 package German chocolate cake mix
1-1/4 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
3-1/2 cups (about 1-pound) powdered sugar
1 cup margarine, melted
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
3/4 to 1 cup chocolate chips
Recipe
Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.
Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over bottom of greased pan.
In large bowl combine cake mix, oil, water and eggs at a low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
Spoon batter evenly over coconut and pecans.
Frosting:
In another large bowl combine powdered sugar, margarine and cream cheese; beat until smooth and creamy.
Spoon evenly over batter to within 1 inch of edges.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips
Bake at 375° F for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.