Mint Chocolate Upside-Down Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm square cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

   Tip: To ensure the cake releases from the pan easily.

2. 2

   Combine the butter and sugars in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.

   Tip: Use a silicone spatula to avoid scratching the pan.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped mint leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes.

   Tip: This will allow the mint flavor to infuse into the sugar mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in the dark chocolate chips until they have melted and the mixture is smooth.

   Tip: If the chocolate doesn't melt easily, you can reheat the mixture in short intervals until it reaches the desired consistency.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Use a gentle whisking motion to avoid developing the gluten in the flour.

6. 6

   Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until just combined.

   Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.

7. 7

   Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, and stir until the batter is smooth.

   Tip: If the batter seems too thick, you can add a little more milk.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

   Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed to avoid any hotspots in the cake.

9. 9

   Arrange the brown sugar and mint leaves in a diamond pattern on top of the batter.

   Tip: This will create the beautiful caramelized crust on the bottom of the cake.

10. 10

    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Tip: Don't overbake the cake, as it can become dry and crumbly.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

    Tip: This will help the cake to release from the pan more easily.

12. 12

    Invert the cake onto a serving plate and peel off the parchment paper.

    Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar if desired.