Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake. A moist chocolate cake topped with sweet cherry pie filling, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Topping:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Pour melted butter into the pan, sprinkle brown sugar over it, and then spread cherry pie filling on top.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter over the cherry filling in the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Invert: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, Dessert, Cake Recipe, Cherry Cake, Chocolate Cake
