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Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake Delight

This Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake showcases the combination of rich chocolate and tart cherries, making it a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with margarine or vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used instead
  • 2 cups Pitted Tart Cherries Fresh cherries for brighter taste
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan option
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar for similar taste
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can be used
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Enhances moisture

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Cake Pan: Line a 9-inch round or a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  3. Make Cherry Topping: Melt butter, add granulated sugar and caramelize for 2-3 minutes, then stir in cherries and pour into the prepared pan.
  4. Make Cake Batter: Combine dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, combine both, and add boiling water until smooth.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Pour batter over cherries and bake for 35-40 minutes until clean toothpick.
  6. Cool and Invert: Cool for 10 minutes, run knife around edges, invert onto a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.

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