Upside-Down Chip Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a 9 x 13 inch round baking pan.
3. 3
   Stir in the 1/2 cup brown sugar and the water.
4. 4
   Sprinkle coconut and pecans in the pan.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, the 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the baking powder.
7. 7
   Add milk, the 1/4 cup butter, the eggs, and vanilla.
8. 8
   Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
9. 9
   Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
10. 10
    By hand, stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
11. 11
    Spread batter into the prepared pan.
12. 12
    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake feels firm in center when lightly touched.
13. 13
    Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Loosen sides; invert onto a plate.
15. 15
    Immediately sprinkle remaining chips over the topping; let stand about 1/2 hour before slicing.
16. 16
    Serve warm.