Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a sumptuous dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with sweet cherries. This stunning cake features a unique upside-down presentation, ensuring every slice is bursting with juicy cherry goodness. Ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests without consuming hours in the kitchen. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature as a standalone delight—it’s versatile enough to fit any occasion and sure 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 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 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.
- Carefully pour the batter over the cherry filling and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg