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Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Delight

Indulge in this nostalgic Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter adds richness and helps caramelize the sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar sweetens the cherries
  • 1 can Pitted tart cherries gives a fresh, tangy flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour provides structure
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar contributes sweetness
  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder provides that rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder helps the cake rise
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda works with acids in buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs binds the ingredients together
  • 1 cup Buttermilk brings tenderness
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil keeps the cake moist
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract rounds out the cake beautifully
  • ½ cup Boiling water helps dissolve the cocoa powder

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, then cherries and vanilla extract, and pour into the cake pan.
  3. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures, being careful not to over-mix.
  6. Slowly stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth, then pour over the cherries.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
  9. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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