WHISKEY-SPIKED CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Sneak a shot of whiskey into the cherries that will top this cinnamon-scented cake.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds pitted ripe cherries
2 to 3 tablespoons whiskey
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup whole milk whisked with 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the caramel and fruit: In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, stir together the sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water to make a mixture like wet sand. Cook over medium-high heat until melted and light amber, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt if making a salted caramel. Arrange the cherries on top. Drizzle the whiskey over the fruit.
  • For the batter: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in the cinnamon.
  • Beat together the sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the buttermilk, stirring until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter over the fruit and spread evenly. Bake until golden brown all over and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes and then invert onto a platter. Cool to room temperature before serving.

Z I H A D
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I'm going to make this cake for my next party.


Ernest Ramirez jr
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This cake looks delicious!


Efosa God'stime
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I can't wait to try this cake!


Sagheer khan Sagheer khan
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This cake is perfect for a summer party.


Marie D
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I'm definitely going to make this cake again.


Ahmed Kaddour
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover cherries.


Sushil Adhikari
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The cake was a little dense, but it was still very good.


Abel Abera
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This cake was a little too boozy for my taste.


Mizan4561 Mizan
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I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I still enjoyed this cake.


RajaNabhi Official
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion.


BiLLi eDits
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful.


fabosvabo
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Kehinde Ogunsuyi
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The cake was a little dry, but the cherries were delicious.


Goodness Alozie
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Feferitylondon FREESTYLE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect! It was so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Farooq Rajpoot
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This is the best upside-down cake I've ever had! The cherries are so juicy and the cake is so moist.


Jayla Ochoa
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The whiskey flavor was subtle but definitely there.


Mustafa rostom
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the boozy cherries and the moist, flavorful cake.