Cherry upside-down cake

Cherry upside-down cake is a delightful dessert where sweet cherries are caramelized with butter and sugar at the bottom of a pan, then topped with a simple cake batter and baked before being inverted for serving. It typically features cherries (often canned or fresh), brown sugar, butter, and a vanilla or yellow cake base. This variation of the classic pineapple upside-down cake is popular in American home baking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of sugar, providing quick energy but little protein or fiber. A single serving (about 1/8 of a 9-inch cake) generally contains around 300-400 calories, along with some iron and antioxidants from the cherries.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Folate	40 mcg

Per 1 slice (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'upside-down' technique is a clever baking method that caramelizes the fruit during cooking, creating a glossy, self-saucing topping without extra steps. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgent treat, the cherries add a touch of natural antioxidants like anthocyanins.