Description
Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake topped with sweet cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Topping:
- 1 can (15 oz) pitted cherries in syrup: Drained, for the topping.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar: For sweetness and caramelization.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter: Melted, for richness.
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour: For structure.
- 1 cup granulated sugar: For sweetness.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder: For rich chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder: For leavening.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda: For leavening.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: To enhance flavor.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter: Softened, for richness.
- 2 large eggs: For binding.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: For flavor.
- 1 cup buttermilk: For moisture.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the drained cherries evenly over the brown sugar mixture, placing them cut-side up if using halved cherries.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the chocolate cake batter over the cherry topping in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate while it’s still warm, allowing the cherry topping to fall onto the cake.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- You can use fresh cherries if preferred.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake, chocolate cake, cherry dessert