Mocha Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Mocha Upside-Down Cake, a family heirloom recipe! This rich and intensely flavorful cake creates its own luscious mocha sauce as it bakes, resulting in a perfect balance of moist cake and decadent topping. Unlike other recipes, this version boasts the ideal ratio of cake to sauce – pure deliciousness in every bite! Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 262.6 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mocha Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Mocha Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter over the chocolate mixture in the prepared pan. Spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  9. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

158g

Fat

14g

Carbs

17g