SWEET CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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This cherry upside-down cake is a summer staple in our house, and it's always welcomed at neighborhood and family barbecues. It's best served warm with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top. —Nicole Nutter, Prosser, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, cubed
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 pound fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking pan; heat in oven until butter is melted, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from oven; tilt carefully to coat bottom and sides with butter. Immediately sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar. Arrange cherries in a single layer over sugar, cut side down., In a large bowl, cream shortening and remaining 1-1/2 cups sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Batter may appear curdled. Spoon over cherries., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ma ruf
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients.


naushad Naushadahmad
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Norbert
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This cake is not worth the effort. It's not that good.


Crystal Asbjornsen
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This cake is way too complicated. I'm not a baker, so I found it really difficult to make.


Tehzeeb Abbas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the pictures. It was still tasty, though.


Prisca Chola
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The cake was a little dry, but the cherries were delicious.


Thokozani Shezi
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Prince Somrat
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I loved this cake. The cherries were sweet and juicy, and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Maa Durga Music Mathali
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This cake is sure to please everyone.


Ahmed Gamal Taha Mohamed ElMenshawi
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A great dessert for any occasion.


Memry Ryan
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Delicious!


Sherwyn Rhodes
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making it again.


Wiz Timothy
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I loved the combination of cherries and cake. The cake was moist and the cherries were sweet and tart.


Prakash Parki
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Aryan Mohli
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This cake was a hit! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cherries were the perfect touch of sweetness.


Jagat Ram
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This upside-down cake is a real crowd-pleaser! The cherries are sweet and juicy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream, and it was absolutely delicious.