Fudge Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge your chocolate cravings with this decadent Fudge Upside-Down Cake! A rich, moist cake with a gooey, caramel-like bottom, this recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions. Easy to follow instructions ensure baking success.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 2656.1 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fudge Upside Down Cake

  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar + ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar + ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder + ⅓ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts (optional)
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Boiling Water

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How to Make Fudge Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  2. Cream together ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar and ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) milk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts (optional).
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar, ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, and ⅓ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
  9. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  10. Carefully pour 1 cup (240ml) boiling water over the top of the brown sugar mixture.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

67 g

Sugar

1432g

Fat

105g

Carbs

163g

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