Upside-Down Chip Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Chip Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 4 teaspoons water; ½ cup coconut; ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup milk; ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons water
½ cup coconut
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a 9 x 13 inch round baking pan.
3
Stir in the 1/2 cup brown sugar and the water.
4
Sprinkle coconut and pecans in the pan.
5
Set aside.
6
In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, the 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the baking powder.
7
Add milk, the 1/4 cup butter, the eggs, and vanilla.
8
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
9
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
10
By hand, stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
11
Spread batter into the prepared pan.
12
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cake feels firm in center when lightly touched.
13
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
14
Loosen sides; invert onto a plate.
15
Immediately sprinkle remaining chips over the topping; let stand about 1/2 hour before slicing.
16
Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 4 teaspoons water, ½ cup coconut, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Chip Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Upside-Down Chip Cake

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