Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Hot Fudge Upside-Down Cake! This easy mix-and-bake recipe, passed down from Jeanine's Aunt Renee, creates a gooey, chocolatey cake perfect for a cozy night or special occasion. Topped with a rich fudge layer and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream – pure heaven!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 253.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix

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How to Make Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry cake ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Place the dry cake mix in a zip-top bag, label, and store for later use (optional).
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the dry topping ingredients: ¾ cup packed brown sugar and ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  5. Place the dry topping mix in a separate zip-top bag, label, and store for later use (optional).
  6. To prepare the cake, grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  7. In the prepared pan, combine the dry cake mix with the wet ingredients: 1 ¾ cups boiling water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
  8. Evenly spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  9. Sprinkle the dry topping mixture evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  12. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

161g

Fat

5g

Carbs

18g