Plum Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Sprinkle the brown sugar and walnuts (if using) over the melted butter.
4. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the sugar mixture.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the cake batter over the cherry filling.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/8 of the cake) contains approximately:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated Fat: 6 grams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Sugar: 30 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and fruity with a gooey cherry topping
• Soft and fluffy cake
• Caramel-like crust from the melted butter and brown sugar
• Perfect dessert for a special occasion or everyday enjoyment

User Comments:

• "This cake was a hit at my party! The plums added a nice tartness to balance out the sweetness."
• "I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's so easy to make and the result is always delicious."
• "I'm not usually a fan of upside-down cakes, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and the plum topping was flavorful."
• "I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and it was the perfect dessert."
• "This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have cherry pie filling, you can use fresh or frozen plums. Just pit and slice them before spreading over the brown sugar mixture.
• Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to prevent the topping from sticking to the pan.
• Serve warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or vanilla sauce.