Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake 🍒🍫
Indulge in the warmth and richness of this Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake 🍒🍫. This delightful dessert combines a moist chocolate cake with a luscious layer of sweet cherry topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors that everyone will love. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make cake is sure to become a staple in your home. With just a few simple steps, you can impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of gooey cherries and decadent chocolate makes this cake an irresistible treat that’s hard to resist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 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 the 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 over it.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the brown sugar layer.
- In a large bowl, mix together chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour batter over the cherries and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg