Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe
This Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious cherry topping for a delightful dessert that’s both visually appealing and delicious. The moist chocolate cake bakes over a layer of sweet cherry pie filling and buttery brown sugar, creating a beautiful upside down presentation perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 to 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Cake Batter
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Butter and Sugar: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the bottom of the prepared pan, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter to create a caramelized base.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the brown sugar layer, ensuring an even coverage for a balanced topping.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Assemble the Cake: Carefully pour the prepared cake batter over the cherry pie filling in the pan, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Invert: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, place a large serving platter over the pan and carefully invert it so the cherry topping is on top. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy cake, add 1/4 cup of sour cream to the cake batter.
- Use fresh cherries or frozen cherries cooked down with a bit of sugar if cherry pie filling is not available.
- Make sure to allow cooling time before inverting to avoid the topping sliding off.
- This cake tastes great served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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