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Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake

Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake: A Family Favorite Treat

This nostalgic Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake combines rich chocolate with tart cherries for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Homemade mix can be used for richer taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can be swapped for margarine or vegan butter.
  • 3 large Eggs Can replace with applesauce for egg-free version.
  • 1 cup Water Consider using milk or coffee for deeper flavor.
For the Cherry Layer
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Fresh cherries can enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the greased pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and water. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter over the cherry filling in the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Baking times can vary; check for doneness a few minutes early. Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting to maintain shape.

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