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.