Chocolate Nut Upside Down Cake

Upside down cakes became popular in the United States during the early 20th century, and were often made with fruits like pineapple or apples. The combination of chocolate and nuts in this upside down cake adds a delicious twist to the classic recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chocolate Nut Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Brown sugar
• 150 gram Mixed nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, pecans)
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 40 gram Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Hot water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
3. Sprinkle the mixed nuts evenly over the sugar mixture.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add in the flour mixture, alternating with milk.
6. Pour the batter over the nuts in the cake pan.
7. In a small bowl, mix hot water and cocoa powder until smooth. Pour the mixture over the batter.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.