Best 10 Cherry Almond Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Cherry almond upside down cake is a classic dessert with a sweet and decadent flavor that will satisfy any sweet craving. The almond cake base is moist and tender, with a crunchy layer of caramelized cherries and almonds on top. Making this cake requires just a few simple ingredients and can be easily done at home. Let's dive into the world of this timeless dessert and explore the best recipe for cherry almond upside down cake.

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CHERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE WITH ALMOND WHIPPED CREAM



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This Cherry Upside Down Cake is the perfect way to welcome cherry season! With a tender crumbed sour cream and butter cake, it's especially delicious warm!

Provided by Jamie Sherman

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds red cherries, pitted
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-Inch Round Pan and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and microwave an additional 60 seconds. Mix well and pour over the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Top with the cherries, in a single layer.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, beat the butter with the almond extract with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue to beat until light and fluffy - about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Add the sour cream and mix just until combined. Add the remaining flour mixture beating just until smooth. The batter will be thick. Gently spread the cake batter over the top of the cherries with a spatula.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and the cake tests clean when a toothpick is inserted near the center.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the perimeter of the pan. Cover the cake pan with a cake platter and invert so the cake is on the platter. If any cherries have stuck to the pan, replace them on top of the cake.
  • To make the almond whipped cream, beat all of the whipped cream ingredients in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form.
  • Serve the warm cake with dollops of the whipped cream. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Cholesterol 89 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Sodium 102 grams sodium, Sugar 35 grams sugar

CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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"As a home ec teacher, I used this recipe to demonstrate simple cake and sauce making. The kids loved it-just as my family always has." -Dorothy Erickson, Blue Eye, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
CAKE:
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
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 to 8 drops food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 cup; set aside for sauce., 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., 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., Bake at 350° 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I found this recipe on another site and want to try it sometime in the near future. DH is a big fan of anything that has cherries so I'm thinking he might like this. 2/25/07 Edited: I made this tonight and DH & I were both amazed. When I took it out of the oven there were no cherries on top. They all sink to the bottom and it's truly an upside down cake. I thought it might be real sweet but it isn't. It has a nice sweet/tart combination. We served it with vanilla ice cream and it is yummy.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by the cake mix directions)
1/2 cup oil (or as called for by the cake mix directions) or 1/2 cup butter (or as called for by the cake mix directions)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by the cake mix directions)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans unsweetened tart red cherries, with juice
1 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter, melted
whipped cream (optional)
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
  • Prepare cake mix according to directions on the box and pour into prepared 9x13 pan.
  • Mix remaining ingredients until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
  • Pour or gently spoon cherry mixture over batter.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  • Serve topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

CHERRY-ALMOND UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Cherries have a natural affinity with almonds; here they unite in a delicious upside-down cake. From Eating Well magazine.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups tart cherries, pitted (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 cup whole unblanched almond, toasted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To make topping: Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Toss cherries with sugar, kirsch (or brandy) and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Spoon into the prepared pan, arranging the cherries in a single layer; set aside.
  • To make cake: Combine flour, almonds, baking powder and salt in a food processor or blender; process until the almonds are ground to a fine meal.
  • Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar, continuing until stiff and glossy. Beat whole eggs and the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a separate mixing bowl with an electric mixer until thickened and pale, about 5 minutes. Blend in vanilla.
  • Whisk one-quarter of the beaten egg whites into the whole-egg mixture. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over the top and fold with a rubber spatula until just blended. Fold in the remaining beaten whites, then the remaining flour mixture.
  • Spread the batter over the cherries in the prepared pan and bake until the top springs back when touched lightly and a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a cake plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHERRY-ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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The cherries turn into a gooey, syrupy topping for the dense almond cake, making this Cherry-Almond Upside Down Cake a perfect partner to a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a warm mug of coffee.

Provided by Cassie Johnston

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cherries, pitted
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground almonds (about 4 ounces of whole almonds)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups of sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
4 large eggs
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a non-stick cake pan or springform pan liberally with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together all the topping ingredients until cherries are well-coated. Pour into the prepared cake pan, and spread into one even layer, set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, almonds, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the sugar, butter, and coconut oil until smooth. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, and then the almond extra and yogurt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet in three additions, making sure it is well mixed between each addition.
  • Pour the batter over top of the cherry mixture. Spread evenly using a spatula.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting onto a cake plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 64 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 182 milligrams sodium, Sugar 32 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

SWEET CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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There's a little black pepper in this cake, which provides just enough heat to enhance the sweetness of the cherries. If you're worried about the pepper, cut back on the amount called for, but if you're excited about it, you may want to double it. This is a sweet, rustic and rich upside-down cake that's sturdy enough to hold up to its juicy fruit topping. Once the finished cake gets inverted onto a platter, the extra cherry juice soaks back into the cake as it cools, which means it gets better as it sits. Serve the cake with lemon whipped cream made by beating cold heavy cream with the leftover lemon juice and some sugar until stiff. It's helpful for covering up any imperfections in the cake, too!

Provided by Jerrelle Guy

Categories     snack, cakes, one pot, dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Yields One 9-inch cake
1 pound/450 grams sweet cherries, halved and pitted (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 packed cup/55 grams light brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black or white pepper, plus more if you like
8 tablespoons/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted and cooled to room temperature
2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/120 milliliters sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups/225 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/240 milliliters cold heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 9-inch cake pan (or cast-iron skillet), add the cherries, brown sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and 2 tablespoons melted butter; toss gently to combine. Place in the oven for up to 10 minutes to begin softening the cherries while you make the cake batter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla and baking soda with the remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Sprinkle the flour over top then fold it in until evenly combined and a thick batter is formed.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a medium mixing bowl with a handheld electric beater, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes or until stiff. Add 1/3 of the beaten egg whites to the cake batter and gently fold, then add the remaining egg whites and fold until fully incorporated, trying to keep as much air as possible in the whites.
  • Remove the hot pan from the oven, shake it gently to toss the fruit a final time, then dollop the cake batter over the top, and gently spread it evenly to the edges. (It's OK if some fruit juice or cherries pool over the edges of the batter.)
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven, run a butter knife around the edges, and then allow it to rest for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting it onto a lipped platter to catch any juices.
  • Once the cake has cooled, make the lemon whipped cream, if desired: In the cleaned bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a medium mixing bowl using a handheld beater, add the heavy cream, lemon juice and granulated sugar, and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds to thicken and combine, then turn the speed to high and beat until desired stiffness.
  • Serve the cake at room temperature, with lemon whipped cream, if using.

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This delicious recipe for chocolate almond upside-down cake is courtesy of Gale Gand and can be found in her cookbook, "Chocolate and Vanilla."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 1/4 cups sliced or slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self rising)
1/2 cup cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare the topping: Generously butter a 10-inch round nonstick cake pan. Pour 6 tablespoons melted butter into the cake pan and swirl to coat the bottom; sprinkle in brown sugar. Drizzle honey over sugar and sprinkle evenly with almonds.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare the cake: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together three times to make the cake extra light. Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar and continue mixing. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. With the mixer running on low speed, add a third of the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Add half the buttermilk and continue mixing. Add another third of the dry ingredients, mix, and add remaining buttermilk and vanilla. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour the batter into the pan.
  • Bake until set in the center and springy, 45 to 55 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and immediately invert the pan onto a serving platter. Let it sit with the pan still on top for 5 minutes so the caramel can soak into the cake a bit, before removing the pan. If the topping is sticking to the pan, warm the pan surface over a low burner to loosen the caramel and then pour it over the cake. Let cool completely. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife.

CHERRY NECTARINE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Here in sunny southern California, we have many types of fruit growling in our yard, which makes this spectacular-looking dessert all the more fun.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pitted sweet cherries
2 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh nectarines
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons almonds, toasted and ground

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter; pour into a 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Place a few cherries in center and arrange remaining cherries around edge of pan. Toss nectarines with lemon juice. Arrange nectarines in a circular pattern over sugar, overlapping slices; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds. Spoon over fruit. , Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY ALMOND POUND CAKE



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The abundance of cherries and the flavor of almond in this recipe are so teasing to the taste-buds.

Provided by Randy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package cherry chip cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • Combine the cake mix, pie filling, almond extract, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until well moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on rack for 15 minutes; invert cooled cake onto serving plate. Cool completely.
  • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract in a small bowl. Add drops of water until glaze is drizzling consistency. Spoon glaze over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This is an old favorite from my recipe box that I have had for 25 years that 's non-dairy and egg free!

Provided by Janice

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spread pie filling evenly in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl combine water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Add these liquid ingredients to the flour mixture all at once. Stir until just moistened. Pour the batter evenly over the cherry pie filling.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let cake cool for 10 minutes in pan then invert cake onto a serving dish and continue to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cherries. If fresh cherries are unavailable, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to thaw and drain them before using.
  • To make sure the cake cooks evenly, use a 9-inch cast iron skillet or a 9-inch round baking pan.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This cherry almond upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet cherries and crunchy almonds are a perfect combination, and the cake itself is moist and fluffy. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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