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Decadent Chocolate Cherry Upside-Down Cake

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An irresistible fusion of chocolatey cake and luscious, caramelized cherries that transforms any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
  2. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Gently fold in the cherries, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour the cherry mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
  5. Cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk until combined.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  9. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  10. Pour the batter over the cherry topping in the cake pan.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  13. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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