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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3
Sprinkle the coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans on the bottom of the pan.
Step 4
Take the package of the german chocolate cake mix and combine it with the oil, eggs, and water using a spatula.
Step 5
Pour the cake mix on top of the coconut, chocolate chips and pecan layer.
Step 6
In a saucepan, melt the butter and cream cheese.
Step 7
Using a mixer on low speed, beat the powdered sugar into the butter mixture until it's smooth.
Step 8
Spread this mixture on top of the uncooked german chocolate cake in the pan.
Step 9
Swirl with a knife to mix the two together in a swirled pattern.
Step 10
Bake for 35-45 minutes. Cake should be a little bit gooey on the inside when finished.