Black Forest Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Black Forest Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted; 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy); 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; 2 (16 1/2-ounce) cans pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, drained; 1 (1 lb., 4.5-ounce) package low-fat fudge brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker Sweet Rewards); 2/3 cup water; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted
1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy)
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 (16 1/2-ounce) cans pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, drained
1 (1 lb., 4.5-ounce) package low-fat fudge brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker Sweet Rewards)
2/3 cup water
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Place melted butter in pan; stir in kirsch. Combine brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter mixture. Sprinkle almonds over brown sugar; arrange cherries on top of almonds.
3
Combine brownie mix and remaining 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon batter over cherries in prepared pan.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack. Using a thin spatula or a knife, loosen cake from edge of pan. Place a plate, upside down, on top of pan; invert cake onto plate. Let cool completely.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, melted, 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy), 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Forest Upside-Down Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions