How to Make Mocha Upside-Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of chocolate and coffee, and that's exactly what you get with a Mocha Upside-Down Cake. This indulgent and delicious dessert is a true treat for any coffee lover, and the rich, decadent flavors are sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.

What sets this cake apart from other coffee and chocolate desserts is its unique upside-down presentation. Instead of a traditional cake with frosting, this recipe features a moist and flavorful...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold, strong, brewed coffee
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
  • Combine butter and unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir milk and vanilla extract into chocolate mixture.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir in chocolate mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Stir coffee, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, and cocoa powder together in a bowl; pour over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn cake onto a serving platter.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 170mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 129mg