Cherry Upside Down Cake
A delightful Cherry Upside Down Cake featuring a beautiful layer of caramelized cherries atop a soft, buttery cake, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing and pitting them if fresh, or thawing and draining if frozen.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the caramel base by melting 1/4 cup of butter and mixing it with brown sugar; pour into a cake pan.
- Arrange the cherries over the caramel mixture.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the remaining butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, alternately adding milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the cherries in the pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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