Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with sweet, gooey cherries. This easy-to-make cake is a showstopper for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights in. With its stunning inverted cherry topping and moist chocolate base, it’s sure to impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy a slice. Best of all, this crowd-pleaser can be prepared ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for any baking enthusiast. Once you try it, you’ll want to savor every crumb!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 with brown sugar.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the brown sugar layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly over the cherries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before inverting onto a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg