Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for any celebration or simple sweet craving. This easy-to-make cake features a rich chocolate base topped with luscious cherries, creating a stunning presentation when inverted. The gooey cherry filling caramelizes beautifully, while the moist chocolate cake provides a heavenly contrast. Ideal for birthdays, dinner parties, or casual get-togethers, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tsp 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 over it.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly on top of the brown sugar layer.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherries and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (89g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh cherries instead of canned. Experiment with different toppings like nuts or flavored whipped cream to enhance your dessert.