Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a moist and rich dessert that transforms classic flavors into an irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a quiet evening at home, this cake features a luscious cherry topping that beautifully complements the decadent chocolate base. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this showstopper in no time. Each bite is a sweet escape, making it an instant favorite among dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 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 the melted butter into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with brown sugar. Spread the cherry pie filling over this layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Carefully pour the batter over the cherries and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh cherries tossed in sugar instead of canned pie filling. You can replace vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle coconut flavor. To make it gluten-free, swap out the chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free version.