Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and sweet cherries that makes every occasion special. This cake features a stunning upside-down presentation, where juicy cherries caramelize beautifully during baking, creating a luscious topping that’s simply irresistible. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, this dessert is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day. Whether served warm with ice cream or garnished with whipped cream, each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- 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 the melted butter into the pan, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it, and spread cherry pie filling on top.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherries in the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh cherries with some sugar to enhance sweetness. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with melted chocolate for an indulgent treat.