Description
This Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake is rich, moist, and easy! Made with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling, it’s a showstopping dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 box chocolate cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Pour melted butter into the dish, then sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it.
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Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the brown sugar layer.
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In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Pour the cake batter gently over the cherry layer.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra cherry flavor, mix in ¼ cup chopped maraschino cherries to the batter.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Best served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: american
