Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delectable Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix, a dessert that magically transforms into a rich, fudgy masterpiece as it bakes. Featuring simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and flour, this recipe creates a luscious, self-saucing cake where the batter rises to the top, leaving a decadent hot fudge layer beneath. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have a dessert that bakes to gooey perfection in under 35 minutes—ideal for satisfying those last-minute chocolate cravings. Serve this warm delight straight from the oven, and don’t forget a scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream to complement the indulgent chocolate sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this irresistible dessert is your go-to for effortless baking with show-stopping results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.25 cups hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder together. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Slowly pour the hot water over the entire surface of the dish. Do not stir.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and slightly puffed.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. As it cools, the bottom will become a rich fudge sauce.
Serve warm, scooping portions to include the fudge sauce from the bottom. Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1592 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.4 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 19% | |
*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.
