CHOCOLATE CHERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 35 mins | Total time: 50 mins | Servings: 8

Moist and very chocolatey, this chocolate cherry upside-down cake will be your new favourite! Incredibly easy and quick to whip up if you need a wonderful dessert to go. Serve a slice with a big scoop of ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Bonus, you can also drizzle the top with chocolate ganache if desired.

INGREDIENTS :

Cherry layer:

• ⅓ c. sugar
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 2 c. fresh or frozen pitted cherries

Chocolate cake batter:

• 2 eggs
• 1 c. sugar
• ½ c. brewed black coffee
• ⅓ c. plus 1 tbsp cocoa
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• ½ c. soured milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ c. vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS :

Cherry layer:

Step 1: For this recipe, use a 9-inch round pan that is at least 2-inches deep. Grease and line with a round parchment paper. Or use an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2: Mix the sugar with corn starch, toss in the pitted cherries well. Note that frozen cherries need to be thawed for about 20 minutes before use.

Step 3: Over the bottom of the prepared pan, evenly spread the cherries.

Chocolate cake batter:

Step 4: In a mixing bowl, place the batter ingredients. Beat using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.

Step 5: Over the cherries, slowly pour the batter.

Step 6: Place in a 350 degrees F preheated oven and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7: Remove from the oven when done and let the cake cool in the pan before inverting onto a heat-proof serving plate.

Step 8: Slice and serve warm or cold with a big scoop of ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Enjoy!

Notes:

You can sour the milk by simply adding 1 tsp of vinegar or lemon juice. Stir well.

To make a chocolate ganache, heat 1/3 c. whipping cream to almost boiling. Over some chocolate chips, pour the hot whipping cream and allow it to stand for about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and drizzle over the cake.

Nutrition Facts:

Yield: 8, Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories 300, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Unsaturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 48mg, Sodium 239mg, Carbohydrates 53g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 38g, Protein 4g