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Cherry and Chocolate Desserts – Luscious Upside-Down Cake

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A rich chocolate upside down cake with a layer of juicy cherries and brown sugar glaze — fudgy, fruity, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Topping:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh, frozen, or jarred)

Cake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¾ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • ⅓ cup oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)

  • ¼ cup hot coffee or boiling water (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Melt butter and brown sugar. Pour into greased 9-inch cake pan. Layer cherries on top.

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt.

  • In another bowl, mix sugars, egg, buttermilk, oil, extracts, and coffee.

  • Combine wet and dry mixtures until smooth.

  • Pour batter over cherries. Smooth top.

  • Bake 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

  • Cool 10–15 minutes, then invert onto plate. Let sit 5 minutes before lifting pan.

  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use frozen cherries for ease, and add almond extract for depth. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

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