Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (7g)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2.5g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.25g)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5mL)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (120mL)
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips (170g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cherry pie filling (425g)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Beginner)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
6. In a small saucepan, heat the cherry pie filling over medium heat until bubbly. Pour the cherry filling over the chocolate chips.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Nutritional Information:

One slice (1/8 of cake) contains:

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 14g (saturated 8g)
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 190mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g (sugar 20g)
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent chocolate flavor
• Sweet and tart cherry filling
• Dense and moist cake texture
• Upside-down presentation

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely amazing! The combination of chocolate and cherries is perfect."
• "I love the chewy texture of the cake and the gooey cherry filling."
• "This is the best upside-down cake I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
• Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the cherries from falling off.
• Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.