Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake
Indulge in a decadent treat that combines rich chocolate and sweet cherries in this delightful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing your guests at dessert time.
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Pour mixture over cherry pie filling.
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and pour over cherry mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve warm. Enjoy!
Popular Questions:
- Can I use fresh cherries instead of cherry pie filling?
- Can I use a different type of cake mix?
- Can I make this cake ahead of time?
While cherry pie filling adds a rich, sweet flavor to the cake, you can certainly use fresh cherries if you prefer. Just pit and slice the cherries before layering them on the bottom of the baking dish.
Yes, you can experiment with different cake mixes to change the flavor profile of the cake. A vanilla or red velvet cake mix could also work well with the cherry topping.
This cake is best served warm, but you can bake it ahead of time and reheat it slightly before serving to retain its deliciousness.
Helpful Tips:
- For added richness, mix in chocolate chips or chunks into the cake batter before pouring over the cherries.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
- To enhance the cherry flavor, sprinkle some almond extract over the cherry pie filling before adding the cake batter.
Expert Secrets:
- Make sure to thoroughly grease the baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking when you invert it.
- You can add a layer of chopped nuts or shredded coconut between the cherry filling and the cake batter for added texture.
- If the cake starts browning too quickly in the oven, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.