Ultimate Chocolate Upside-Down Cake
Submitted by deni
Rich chocolate cake bakes over boiling water to create a molten pudding layer underneath, delivering warm spoon-tender comfort in every bite.
YIELD
18 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
3 hrsThis self-saucing chocolate cake is pure comfort food magic.
Real melted chocolate (not just cocoa) enriches the batter, while a mixture of cocoa, brown sugar, and boiling water poured on top transforms into a luscious pudding sauce as it bakes.
The cake rises to the top while the sauce settles underneath, creating two distinct layers that are meant to be scooped together.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into that pudding layer.
Chef Tips
- Cool melted chocolate slightly before mixing into batter to prevent curdling
- Pour boiling water gently over the back of a spoon to avoid disturbing the batter
- The top should look set but the center will jiggle slightly when done
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving for easier scooping
Ingredients
Directions
Combine flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder together.
Add milk and mix.
Melt chocolate and butter together in a separate dish.
Cool slightly then add to the cake batter and mix well.
Pour mixture into a buttered 9×13 pan.
Combine sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa together and sprinkle over the cake batter.
Carefully pour boiling water over the top.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 40 min.
Let cake cool in pan on wire rack.
Slice and serve warm, or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
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