Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix

Indulge your sweet tooth with this delectable Hot Fudge Upside Down Cake Mix, a dessert that magically transforms into a rich, fudgy masterpiece as it bakes. Featuring simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and flour, this recipe creates a luscious, self-saucing cake where the batter rises to the top, leaving a decadent hot fudge layer beneath. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll have a dessert that bakes to gooey perfection in under 35 minutes—ideal for satisfying those last-minute chocolate cravings. Serve this warm delight straight from the oven, and don’t forget a scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream to complement the indulgent chocolate sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this irresistible dessert is your go-to for effortless baking with show-stopping results.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
• 1.25 cups hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 4 tablespoons cocoa powder together. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.

Step 6

Slowly pour the hot water over the entire surface of the dish. Do not stir.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and slightly puffed.

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. As it cools, the bottom will become a rich fudge sauce.

Step 9

Serve warm, scooping portions to include the fudge sauce from the bottom. Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(882.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1824.1

Total Fat 31.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 73.0mg	0%
Sodium 1592.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 272.1g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 347.0mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 914.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.7%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 80.5%