Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.  Grease and flour 9×13 cake pan.

Step 2

Sprinkle coconut and pecans over bottom of the cake pan.

Step 3

Prepare cake mix per package instructions on box (or you can use your favorite German Chocolate Cake recipe)

Step 4

Pour cake batter over coconut and pecans.

Step 5

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in medium bowl until well blended, slowly add powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Spoon cream cheese mixture over cake batter - do NOT mix in.

Step 7

Bake on middle rack in oven for 50-55 minutes.

Step 8

Cool completely in the pan before serving  To serve, cut into serving-size pieces and, using a spatula, remove from the pan and turn upside-down on plates and enjoy!