Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Chocolate upside-down cake combines rich cocoa flavor with a moist, tender crumb, topped with a caramelized nut layer. Its decadent taste and appealing presentation make it perfect for special occasions or a delightful dessert to impress guests. A classic treat for chocolate lovers seeking a comforting, homemade cake.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup nuts

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add milk, shortening, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix well until fluffy.
  3. Stir in nuts.
  4. Pour the batter into a well-greased and floured 7 x 10-inch pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

769 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 79.2g 29% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 15.1g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12429.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1001.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1631.3mg 100% DV
Iron 9.6mg 53% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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