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Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake for Sweet Memories

This Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake is a nostalgic dessert merging chocolate and cherries, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cups Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda make sure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup Water
For the Topping
  • 21 oz Cherry Pie Filling

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and water, then pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter over the cherry pie filling in the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before flipping onto a plate to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an added touch. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of this delightful cake!

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