Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of our Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake. This luscious dessert combines rich chocolate flavors with tart cherries, creating a sumptuous treat that’s perfect for any celebration. The cherries caramelise under a thick, chocolatey batter, ensuring every bite is irresistibly gooey and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of pitted cherries, fresh or thawed if frozen
- 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange the cherries in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the cherries in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Fresh cherries can be substituted with frozen cherries; make sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, sprinkle chocolate chips over the cherries before adding the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg