CHERRY PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Cherries are a terrific take on traditional pineapple upside down cake. The crowning touch on each piece is the creamy, cheesy topping.-Eleanor Froehlich, Rochester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
TOPPING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange cherries in a single layer over brown sugar; top with pecans., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spoon over pecan layer. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream and cheese until it begins to thicken. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Asghar Ali BangulzaI
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.


AaronPlays_Alt
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I love this cake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I always get compliments on it when I make it.


monika milova
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.


Noyon shaik
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ramon Ramonaso
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


jose arroyo
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This cake was a disaster! The cherries sank to the bottom of the cake and the cake itself was dry and crumbly. I won't be making this again.


Perry Nice
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Midge Pollard
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This cake is absolutely divine! The combination of cherries and pecans is heavenly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rabeya Akter
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shuli Akter
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This cake was easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh cherries from my backyard and they were perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nice tartness.


sports channel
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The cake was golden brown and the cherries were perfectly caramelized. My family loved it!


Md Jihad Ali Hridoy
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This cherry pecan upside-down cake was a hit at my last potluck! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and pecans added a delicious crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.