Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge your senses with this delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate and sweet cherries. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With its moist texture and eye-catching presentation, it’s sure to impress your friends and family. Best of all, you don’t need to be an expert baker to create this showstopper. Just follow the simple steps, and you’ll have a stunning dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Treat yourself to a slice of happiness with every bite of this irresistible cake!
- 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 on top.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the brown sugar layer.
- In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherry layer in the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg