Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries that makes for an irresistible dessert. This easy-to-make treat is not only visually stunning, but it also offers a unique flavor profile that will impress your guests at any gathering. With its moist cake and gooey cherry topping, each slice becomes a decadent experience. Whether it’s for a celebration or a cozy night in, this cake is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 bottom of the prepared pan, then 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; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherry filling and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg