Description
A decadent dessert that surprises with the rich flavors of chocolate and tart cherries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Cherries
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ cup Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Arrange fresh cherries evenly in the pan and sprinkle with sugar.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then alternate adding dry mixture and milk.
- Pour batter over cherries and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then flip onto a platter.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat flour or substitute Greek yogurt for butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate, cherries, cake, dessert, upside down cake
