Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a scrumptious dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with a sweet cherry topping. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy family dinners. Its eye-catching presentation and delicious flavor profile will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. The moist chocolate base pairs beautifully with the tart cherry layer, creating a mouthwatering treat that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Serve warm with whipped cream or chilled with coffee 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). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Pour melted butter into the bottom of the pan, sprinkle brown sugar evenly, and spread cherry pie filling over it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the cherry layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg