Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a truly delightful dessert that marries moist chocolate cake with sweet cherries for a stunning presentation. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a special weeknight treat, this cake is sure to impress both family and friends. The gooey cherry topping adds a luscious finish that pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream. This recipe is easy enough for kids to help with, making it a fun family baking project.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar over it. Spread cherry pie filling evenly on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Carefully pour the batter over the cherry layer and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg