Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, where decadent chocolate pairs beautifully with sweet cherries for a show-stopping dessert. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual family gathering. Featuring a glossy cherry topping that glistens when inverted, this cake is not just a treat for the palate but also for the eyes. With minimal preparation time and straightforward instructions, even beginner bakers can whip up this luscious dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing twist; either way, your guests will be impressed!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top. Spread cherry pie filling over the sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherry layer and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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