Upside Down Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

Get ready to be amazed by this decadent Upside-Down Chocolate Chip Cake! A moist, rich chocolate cake boasts a surprising, melted butter and brown sugar topping that creates an irresistible caramelized crust. This easy recipe is perfect for dessert lovers of all skill levels. The warm chocolate cake topped with melted milk chocolate chips is pure bliss!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 475.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Upside Down Chocolate Chip Cake

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How to Make Upside Down Chocolate Chip Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In the prepared pan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter over medium heat. Remove from heat.
  4. Evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar over the melted butter in the pan.
  5. Arrange 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the brown sugar.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup buttermilk.
  8. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup freshly brewed hot coffee.
  10. Pour the batter over the brown sugar and chocolate chip mixture in the prepared pan.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Immediately sprinkle with 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips while still warm to allow them to melt slightly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

167g

Fat

39g

Carbs

19g

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