Description
Indulge in a delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake that beautifully marries the rich flavor of chocolate with the sweet, tangy goodness of cherries. This delectable dessert is perfect for a variety of occasions, from birthdays to cozy family dinners. With its moist texture and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and requiring minimal cleanup, this cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Serve warm or at room temperature for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the cherry pie filling over the brown sugar layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherry topping in the baking pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg