Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries with this easy-to-make Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake. This dessert elevates the classic upside-down cake, featuring a luscious cherry topping that perfectly complements the moist chocolate base. Ideal for celebrations, family dinners, or just a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With minimal preparation and cleanup, you can spend more time enjoying this heavenly dessert with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Pour melted butter into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it. Spread cherry pie filling on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherry layer and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg