Description
This Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake combines a rich chocolate cake with a gooey, sweet cherry topping. A simple yet irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
1 box chocolate cake mix
3 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Topping:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the brown sugar layer.
Make the Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract.
Mix well until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are combined.
Assemble the Cake:
Carefully pour the cake batter over the cherry pie filling, spreading it out evenly to cover the cherries.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool and Invert:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Place a large serving platter over the baking pan and carefully invert the cake onto the platter.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips and Tricks:
Enhance Cherry Flavor: For a richer cherry flavor, use cherry preserves or pie filling instead of canned cherries. Spread a layer of the preserves or filling in the pan before adding the batter.
Add Nuts: For extra texture, fold in chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts into the cake batter before pouring it over the cherries.
Swirl in Extra Chocolate: For an added chocolatey twist, swirl in some melted chocolate or chocolate ganache into the cake batter before baking for a marbled effect.
Garnish: Top the cake with fresh cherries or a dusting of powdered sugar to make it look even more elegant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
