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Delicious Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe Perfect for Dessert

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A decadent upside-down cake featuring rich chocolate and caramelized cherries, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted (or use frozen cherries, thawed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or substitute with gluten-free flour)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (can substitute with melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk (use almond milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Pour this mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan and spread evenly. Arrange the cherries on top of the sugar mixture, cut side down, in a single layer.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter over the cherry topping in the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, then place a serving plate on top and flip the cake out of the pan.
  9. Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

[‘Use ripe cherries for the best flavor.’, ‘Line your cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.’, ‘Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before flipping to help the topping set.’, ‘Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter for enhanced chocolate flavor.’]

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