inside-out german chocolate bundt cake

Western Grove, AR
Updated on Oct 29, 2025

My friend Frances e-mailed this to me a while back and I just put it in my emergency file for when I need something simple and quick. Yesterday was the day. I was one cake short and was to tired to go into a big production for a cake so I made this. I did not even put icing on it, just a chocolate drizzle. Everyone that tasted it raved about it. I tasted it and it was delicious. Very, very moist and tasted richer than any German Chocolate cake I had ever made. No one knew it had a box mix as a base.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Member's Choice One bite and we saw why this German chocolate cake was voted Member's Choice. It's a decadent, moist, and mouthwatering cake. Tastes like a German chocolate cake but without the fuss. Baked in a pretty Bundt pan, company will love this cake and think you slaved over this in the kitchen. They'll never guess it starts with a boxed cake mix and canned frosting.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix (I used Duncan Hines because it is what I had; 15.25 oz)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup oil (corn or canola)
  • 1 - tub of pecan/coconut frosting, room temp (15.5 oz)

How To Make inside-out german chocolate bundt cake

  • Eggs, water, and oil mixed together.
    Step 1
    Mix eggs, water, and oil until blended.
  • Mixing in dry cake mix.
    Step 2
    Add dry cake mix. Mix until smooth.
  • Tub of frosting mixed into the batter.
    Step 3
    Add tub of pecan/coconut frosting. Mix well.
  • Batter poured into a Bundt pan.
    Step 4
    Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan (I use Baker Joy to spray pan).
  • German chocolate Bundt cake baking.
    Step 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. WATCH CLOSELY. My oven took 45 minutes.
  • Slice of Inside-Out German Chocolate Bundt Cake on a plate.
    Step 6
    I did not frost it because the recipe I had said it did not need it. I just drizzled it with a powdered sugar chocolate drizzle. I was surprised at how great it was.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 419kcal, carbohydrates: 58g, cholesterol: 74mg, fat: 19g, fiber: 3g, protein: 6g, saturated fat: 6g, sodium: 472mg, sugar: 35g, unsaturated fat: 12g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #german
Keyword: #bundt-cake
Keyword: #chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Nuts

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