Fudge Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert experience with this Fudge Upside Down Cake, a decadent treat that's as magical to make as it is to eat. This rich, moist cake features a gooey fudge sauce that forms beneath the surface as it bakes, thanks to a clever layering of ingredients. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and boiling water, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfectly baked to achieve a tender cake atop a luscious chocolate sauce, it’s best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent finish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this one-pan wonder is sure to impress. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this dessert is the ultimate combination of simplicity and decadence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1.25 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining unsweetened cocoa powder (about 6 tablespoons). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire mixture. Do not stir. The water will sit on the top and create the fudge sauce as the cake bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top of the cake is firm and the edges pull away slightly from the pan.
Allow the cake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. The fudge sauce will thicken as it cools.
Serve warm, spooning the cake and fudge sauce onto plates or bowls. Optional: top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 2180 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 468.1 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1759 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
