Description
A comforting and delicious Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake that combines rich cocoa and sweet cherries, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- A little extra vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange the cherries evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the cherries.
- Mix the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla, and milk together, then combine with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter over the cherries and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, cherries, family recipe