"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
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.
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Asmii Khoso
[email protected]This recipe sounds easy to follow. I think I'll give it a try this weekend.
Wilson “Akangachepe” Mtonga JR
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
fatima dawood
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any cherry lover!
Kathey Cadalzo
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but this cake was a disaster.
Steven Brito
[email protected]The cherries sank to the bottom of the pan.
Trick And Trick BD
[email protected]The cake was dry and crumbly.
PATHAN GAMING 47
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Tasneem Kausar
[email protected]Not a fan of cherry upside-down cake, but this recipe was pretty good.
Henry Aitham1
[email protected]Easy to make and turned out great!
Alok
[email protected]Delicious!
Madina Safianu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so moist and flavorful. The cherries were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Kekeletso Veronica
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cherries sank to the bottom of the pan and the cake was dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ebitibo Ojogo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cherry upside-down cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cherries were perfectly tart and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nicholas Vialpando
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's a good recipe for a simple dessert that's sure to please a crowd.
Nayme Islam
[email protected]This is my new favorite cherry upside-down cake recipe! It's so moist and flavorful. The cherries are perfectly tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.
Arinitwe Andrew
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I substituted fresh cherries for the canned ones and it was still great.
martin smillie
[email protected]I've made this upside-down cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a simple recipe but the results are impressive. The cake is moist and flavorful and the cherries add a nice pop of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ella V
[email protected]This cherry upside-down cake was a hit at my family gathering! The sweet and tangy cherries complemented the moist and fluffy cake perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.