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Easy Cake Mix Upside-Down Black Forest Cake

Here's how you make Easy Cake Mix Upside-Down Black Forest Cake
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  • Servings: 8-10
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 50m
    • The following recipe serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • For the Topping:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries (without stems), drained
  • For the Cake:
  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs (or as required by the cake mix instructions)
  • Vegetable oil (or as required by the cake mix instructions)
  • Maraschino cherry juice (reserved from the drained cherries), to replace the other liquid required by the cake mix -- you can add water to the juice, if you don't have enough
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Additional maraschino cherries
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix package. Grease a round cake pan (9-inch diameter) and set it aside.

  • Prepare the Topping:

  • Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  • Step 3: Add the brown sugar and salt to the melted butter, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat.

  • Step 4: Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan, ensuring an even distribution.

  • Step 5: Arrange the maraschino cherries on top of the butter-sugar mixture. Set aside.

  • Prepare the Cake Batter:

  • Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil (or as specified on the cake mix package), and the reserved maraschino cherry juice.

  • Step 7: Beat the mixture using an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth.

  • Pour the Cake Batter:

  • Step 8: Carefully pour the cake batter over the cherries and topping in the cake pan, ensuring an even layer.

  • Bake the Cake:

  • Step 9: Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the package instructions for a round cake. Use a toothpick or cake tester to check for doneness.

  • Step 10: Once the cake is fully baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

  • Invert and Serve:

  • Step 11: After the cake has cooled slightly, place a serving plate or cake stand on top of the pan.

  • Step 12: Using oven mitts or a towel to hold both the pan and plate, quickly and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.

  • Step 13: Gently lift the cake pan, revealing the beautiful upside-down black forest cake with the cherries on top.

  • Garnish and Serve:

  • Step 14: If desired, you can garnish the cake with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and additional maraschino cherries.

  • Step 15: Slice the cake and serve it while still slightly warm or at room temperature.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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