Deliciously Decadent Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe

A delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake that combines rich chocolate with luscious cherries for a nostalgic treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Base

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup brown sugar can substitute with white sugar
1 box chocolate cake mix gluten-free option available
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil melted butter can be used instead
1 cup water or milk for a richer batter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cherry Layer

1 can cherry pie filling homemade filling can be used

Equipment

9x13 inch Baking Pan
mixing bowl
Hand mixer or whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar over it.
Evenly spread cherry pie filling over the brown sugar layer.
In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the cake batter over the cherry layer and spread evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a platter.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the pan is well-greased to prevent sticking. Allow the cake to cool before flipping it to preserve the caramel layer.

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