Decadent Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake to Wow Your Guests
A delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake that combines tart cherries with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for impressing guests.
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Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- medium saucepan
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Cherry Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melt to caramelize the sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar sweeten and help create caramel
- 1 can (21 oz) pitted tart cherries use juicy tart cherries for best flavor
For the Cake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- 1 cup granulated sugar balances richness
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder infuses chocolate flavor
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder provides lift
- ½ teaspoon baking soda enhances rise with buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
- 2 large eggs binds ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk keeps cake tender
- ½ cup vegetable oil ensures moist texture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract boosts flavor
- ½ cup boiling water intensifies chocolate flavor
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in ½ cup granulated sugar and cook until it starts to caramelize. Add the cherries and cook for another few minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Pour the warm cherry mixture into the prepared cake pan, distributing the cherries evenly over the bottom.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Carefully pour the chocolate batter over the cherry topping in the cake pan, ensuring it spreads evenly.
- Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully turn the cake upside down on your serving dish.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh cherries when possible. Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slices | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg