Upside-Down Chocolate Cake

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup boiling water
Whipped cream or ice cream
Directions
1. In medium bowl stir together flour, the 3/4 cup granulated sugar, the 4 teaspoons cocoa powder, the baking powder, and salt. Add milk and vanilla; stir until smooth. Stir in chopped nuts, if desired. Spreadbatter in an ungreased 1-1/2-quart casserole.

2. In small bowl combine the 1/3 cup cocoa powder, the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar. Gradually stir in boiling water. Carefully pour evenly over batter.

3. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion 1 to 2 inches from center comes out clean.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 300, total fat: 7g, saturated fat: 4g, cholesterol: 22mg, sodium: 193mg, carbohydrate: 58g, fiber: 0g, protein: 3g, other carb: 4.5 diabetic exchange



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