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Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe


  • Author: Lily
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake. A luscious combination of chocolate cake, sweet cherry pie filling, and a buttery brown sugar topping, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.


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

  1. 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 spread cherry pie filling evenly.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Pour the cake batter over the cherry filling.
  4. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Invert: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, Dessert, Cake Recipe, Cherry Pie Filling, Chocolate Cake Mix