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Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe
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This Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake is a delightful twist on the classic upside down cake, featuring a rich chocolate cake layered with sweet cherry pie filling and a buttery brown sugar topping. Perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy the combination of chocolate and fruit in a moist, tender cake.

Ingredients

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Topping

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Cake Batter

  • 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Layer Butter and Brown Sugar: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter to create a caramelized base.
  3. Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the brown sugar layer, ensuring uniform coverage for consistent flavor.
  4. Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well blended.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Carefully pour the chocolate cake batter over the cherry pie filling in the pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  7. Cool and Invert: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, place a large serving platter over the cake pan and carefully invert the cake onto the platter to reveal the cherry topping. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure the pan is well greased to prevent the topping from sticking when inverted.
  • You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or pineapple for variety.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, choose a devil’s food chocolate cake mix.
  • This cake is best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting to prevent the topping from sliding off.

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