Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Topping

01 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

→ Cake

04 - 1 box chocolate cake mix
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
07 - 1 cup water
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Pour melted butter into bottom of the pan and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the brown sugar layer.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until batter is smooth and fully combined.
03 - Carefully pour the batter over the cherry topping in the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
04 - Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Place a large serving platter over the pan and carefully invert the cake onto the platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Notes:

01 - Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
02 - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.