Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake (Print)
Moist chocolate cake layered with sweet cherries and brown sugar, ready in under an hour.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Ingredients
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 box chocolate cake mix
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23×33 cm (9×13 inch) baking pan. Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter and spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the brown sugar layer.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
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Carefully pour the cake batter over the cherry pie filling in the pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Place a large serving platter over the baking pan and carefully invert the cake onto the platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Additional Notes:
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Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.