Raspberry Chocolate Chip Upside-Down Cake Recipe!

Feb 4, 2026 8:22 PM

https://www.triedandtruerecipe.com/raspberry-chocolate-chip-upside-down-cake/

Caramel:
4 tablespoons (57g) butter
½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons (30g) heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Raspberries:
12 ounces (340g) raspberries, rinsed and patted dry
1 tablespoon (7g) cornstarch
1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar

Batter:
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (7g) powdered buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons (57g) butter, room temperature
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Raspberry whipped cream:
½ ounce (14g) freeze-dried raspberries
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Make the caramel:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Set aside.

Melt 4 tablespoons (57g) of butter in a small pot over medium heat. Once melted, add ½ cup (100g) of light brown sugar. Stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture darkens slightly in color.

Turn the heat to low and add 2 tablespoons (30g) heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.

Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth it into an even layer. Transfer to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Prepare the raspberries:
Transfer the raspberries to a bowl with 1 tablespoon (7g) cornstarch and 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar. Gently toss until evenly coated.

Make the batter:
Sift 1 cup (120g) of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon (7g) powdered buttermilk, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt into a small bowl. Set aside.

Add 4 tablespoons (57g) of room temperature butter and ½ cup (100g) of granulated sugar to a large bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to cream them together. Add 2 eggs and beat until smooth.

Add half the sifted dry ingredients and beat with the mixer until just combined. Add half the milk and beat until just combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients and the remaining milk, along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until just combined. Don’t over-mix!

Fold in ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Assemble the cake:
Remove the cake pan from the refrigerator. Arrange the raspberries in concentric circles. Pour the batter over the raspberries and smooth it out with the back of your spatula.

Bake the upside-down cake:
Transfer the cake to the oven and bake for 48 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake stand at room temperature for 1 hour. The cake should still be warm to the touch.

Flip the cake:
Place a large plate over the cake pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Let stand for 1 hour until completely cool.

Prepare the raspberry whipped cream:
Place the freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor and pulse until a powder forms. Pour into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the seeds.

Combine 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the sifted raspberry powder in a mixing bowl. Sift ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar into the bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

Cover and refrigerate the whipped cream until the cake cools completely.

To serve:
Slice the cake into pieces and spoon a dollop of raspberry whipped cream onto each piece. Enjoy!

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Chocolate + raspberry = Brace yourselves, Valentines Day is coming.

2 months ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Oh gosh that looks AMAZING! 😍 Saved for later

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2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is it really upside down if that's the way it's supposed to be?

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Aww, there's no sound. It looked like you really enjoyed it though. The cake seems great.

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I'm jealous of whoever gets to eat your food.

2 months ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

Perfect timing! This will be perfect for my brother's birthday this month!

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Looks delicious. Also looks like a deep dish pizza from the thumbnail. Also delicious

2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Oh my

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh My Damn!

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought about making a cake today but then I'd be stuck with an entire cake

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So I always comment about #2 being a single serving, but I wanted to applaud the inclusion of video ☺️ Having done both lots of photography and video work, they're such different mediums even though they seem like they'd be so similar. If ever you'd want some AfterEffects added to a video or some extra editing done, I'd be happy to help.

2 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much for offering!! I really appreciate that!!!

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Wow that looks so delicious. Chocolate and raspberry is one of my favorite sweet combos

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My blind fat ass thought that was a pizza at first.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The cake is a lie.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's it with this upside-down cake trend? Seriously asking, since I'm only an occasional baker. What's the appeal?

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think it's some sort of seasonal thing, tbh. Everyone is so dry from the weather during winter months, a lot of moist cakes to help fight dryness.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How would one go about substituting powdered buttermilk in this recipe?

2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just omit it - i like the subtle tang but it’s not critical to the recipe

2 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Thank you!

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Deep dish pepperoni pizza.

2 months ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 3

I too, was disappointed.

2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I was horribly let down when I realized this was in fact not pizza

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I thought so, too!

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

My fat ass 100% thought it was a pizza.

2 months ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

It is a beloved sugar pizza

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Great fat asses think alike, because mine did too.

2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I should marry a foodie.

2 months ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 1

Be the foodie you wish to marry!

2 months ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I've been working on doing that for myself over the last year. It's pretty great it turns out.

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I am the foodie. I dated a chef. After working a 15 hour shift she would avoid real food. Simultaneously, she was completely happy to ignore what I cooked and eat a spoonful of crunchy peanut butter while watching ants fight a grasshopper on the front porch.

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Whenever I see someone regularly posting recipes, I want to see how they keep their kitchen stocked/equipped. What stuff do they always have on-hand as a baseline and when do they say "I want to make *this* so I need *that* on the shopping list". How many pots/utensils do they put up with using/cleaning regularly.

Similar for other posts like "I made this cabinet" like it's no big deal and they have a fully equipped workshop and timber.

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

I want to know if they do the clean up afterwards.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Ask her for a kitchen tour. Worst thing she can do is block you.

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