Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipe

This delightful Cherry Upside Down Cake recipe delivers a surprising twist! Sweet and tart cherries sink to the bottom during baking, creating a stunning visual and a delicious flavor combination. Perfect for cherry lovers, this cake is surprisingly not overly sweet, offering a balanced taste that's simply irresistible. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 604.3 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Cherry Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Prepare your favorite boxed cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
  5. Carefully pour or spoon the cherry mixture evenly over the cake batter.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  8. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

280g

Fat

28g

Carbs

29g