Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake is a stunning dessert that marries rich chocolate flavors with the tart sweetness of cherries. This moist cake features a luscious layer of caramelized cherries on top, creating an impressive presentation when flipped. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat, serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy it on its own. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this delicious masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, combine cherries and brown sugar; cook until bubbling (5-7 minutes). Pour into the prepared pan.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures without over-mixing. Pour batter over cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg