Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup fat-free milk; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 5 to 8 drops food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 to 8 drops food coloring, optional

1
Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 cup; set aside for sauce.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray.
3
For cake, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Spread over cherry mixture.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
5
For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add reserved cherry juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Serve with warm cake.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Cherry 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.

Cherry Upside-Down Cake

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