Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries that brings joy to any occasion. This cake features a luscious cherry topping that melts into a moist chocolate base, creating an irresistible dessert that’s sure to impress. With just 15 minutes of preparation and simple ingredients, you can easily create this showstopper for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a treat for yourself. Serve it warm or at room temperature; either way, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
- 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 the 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 the cherry pie filling on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Carefully pour the batter over the cherry filling and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 61mg