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Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

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This cherry upside-down cake was a big hit with my family. Plenty of compliments and it went very fast! My Dad was especially smitten by it. I always thought it’s the best compliment when my parents love something I make. This cherry cake is sooooo soft; like a cross between angel food cake and pound cake.

The sweet tart cherries that get caramelized by the brown sugar as they bake are the crowning glory of this cake. Serve this with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a hefty scoop of vanilla ice cream and your guests will ask you why you only made 1 cake instead of 3. ;).

The beauty of this cake is you can use almost any kind of fruit on top! Think pineapples, peaches, nectarines, apricots, blueberries,… 

This Cherry Upside-Down Cake is sooooo soft! And you can use just about any kind of fruit! | NatashasKitchen.com

For the Topping:

1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 cups (14 oz) fresh cherries, pitted and halve

Cherry Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients for The Cake:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour *measured correctly
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened at room temp
2 large eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk, luke warm
1/4 tsp cream of tartar

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How to Make Cherry Upside-Down Cake:

What you’ll need: 9″ wide cake pan with 2″ tall sides.
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter sides of cake pan and place cake pan on the stove over low heat. Melt 4 Tbsp butter in the cake pan then add 3/4 cup brown sugar, stirring until well combined. Spread over the bottom of the pan and remove from heat. Place cherries, cut-side-down over the butter/sugar mixture, pressing down lightly to stick.

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2. Stir together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl.

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3. In a large bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to beat together 1 cup sugar and 8 Tbsp butter until light and fluffy (5 minutes on high). Mix in 2 egg yolks (1 at a a time), beating well after each then beat in 1 tsp vanilla. Add 1/2 cup luke warm milk and mix on med/low speed until well blended. Add flour mixture and continue to mix on low speed until blended.

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4. In a clean bowl, beat 2 egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar until stiff but not dry. Fold gently into batter in two additions, folding just until incorporated. Transfer batter to cake pan and even out the top with a spatula. Bake 55 min at 350˚F.

This Cherry Upside-Down Cake is sooooo soft! And you can use just about any kind of fruit! | NatashasKitchen.com

Cool in pan 10 minutes then run a dull knife around edges of cake to loosen cake. Transfer to serving platter by placing platter over cake and inverting directly onto platter. Let stand 5 minutes then serve warm or at room temp.

This Cherry Upside-Down Cake is sooooo soft! And you can use just about any kind of fruit! | NatashasKitchen.com

Credits: This recipe was adapted from the Bon Appetit Cookbook by Barbara Fairchild.

Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

4.91 from 41 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This cherry cake is sooooo soft; like a cross between angel food cake and pound cake. The sweet tart cherries that get caramelized by the brown sugar as they bake are the crowning glory of this cake. Serve this with lightly sweetened whipped cream or a hefty scoop of vanilla ice cream. The beauty of this cake is you can use almost any kind of fruit on top!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 slices

For the Cherry Topping:

  • 1/4 cup 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 cups 14 oz fresh cherries, pitted and halved

For the Cake:

What you'll need:

  • 9 " wide cake pan with 2" tall sides.

Instructions

How to Make Cherry Upside-Down Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Butter sides of cake pan and place cake pan on the stove over low heat. Melt 4 Tbsp butter in the cake pan then add 3/4 cup brown sugar, stirring until well combined. Spread over the bottom of the pan and remove from heat. Place cherries, cut-side-down over the butter/sugar mixture, pressing down lightly to stick.
  • Stir together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to beat together 1 cup sugar and 8 Tbsp butter until light and fluffy (5 minutes on high). Mix in 2 egg yolks (1 at a a time), beating well after each then beat in 1 tsp vanilla. Add 1/2 cup luke warm milk and mix on med/low speed until well blended. Add flour mixture and continue to mix on low speed until blended.
  • In a clean bowl, beat 2 egg whites with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar until stiff but not dry. Fold gently into batter in two additions, folding just until incorporated. Transfer batter to cake pan and even out the top with a spatula. Bake 55 min at 350˚F.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes then run a dull knife around edges of cake to loosen cake. Transfer to serving platter by placing platter over cake and inverting directly onto platter. Let stand 5 minutes then serve warm or at room temp.

Notes

Credits: This recipe was adapted from the Bon Appetit Cookbook by Barbara Fairchild.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry Upside-Down Cake
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $6-$8 Varies by Season

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I just love cherry season, but this cake is still great even after the cherries are gone. I think I’ll try peach and raspberry next ;). Are you as excited about fresh summer fruit as I am?!!

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  • Brian Gilchrest
    March 2, 2023

    Love your recipes.
    My mom and aunt always made a pineapple upsidedown in an iron skillet. How would I adjust your recipe to fit a 12″ iron skillet?
    BRG

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 2, 2023

      Hi Brian! Thank you. I’m glad you’re loving them. To be honest, I have not make cake in a skillet so I am not sure what adjustments may be needed. Please let us know if you experiment.

      Reply

  • Jack
    August 23, 2022

    Hey Just a quick question. Do you think that this cake would feed 12 people? I have an event coming up and wasn’t sure if it would be enough.

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      August 23, 2022

      Hi Jack! This recipe serves 8. If you’re serving this to adults, I would recommend doubling and making 2 of them or making it in a larger pan.

      Reply

  • Kathy
    July 11, 2022

    This is one of our favorite desserts. Bakes perfect every time and I have made it a half a dozen times. Very good recipe and easy to follow. Thank you!

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    • NatashasKitchen.com
      July 12, 2022

      Hi Kathy! I’m happy to hear that. Thank you for your feedback and wonderful review.

      Reply

  • Ken
    January 19, 2022

    Every month I fix a dessert for our HOA board meeting and this delicious cake is, by far, the favorite dish I have brought. I added a couple of spoonfuls of homemade apple butter to the cherries and it was awesome. Thanks, Natasha.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      January 19, 2022

      Wow! That’s so thoughtful! Thank you so much for sharing this great feedback with me, Ken!

      Reply

  • Chris
    August 7, 2021

    Like other, I also baked for 45 minutes. Also used plums from a local tree. Delicious!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 8, 2021

      Glad you loved it, Chris!

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  • Mona Baptiste
    July 10, 2021

    We went cherry picking and I was looking for something to do with all the cherries I had. I thought I’d give this a shot. I used the wrong pan but it still cane out. It was moist and delicious. Huge hit with everyone who tried it.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 10, 2021

      I’m happy to hear it still turned out, Mona! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

      Reply

  • Irina
    May 1, 2021

    The cake is delicious. But I will never forget how I baked it. I used the wrong baking pan (with removable bottom). It started leaking and created a lot of smoke. And as a result fire alarm went off and firefighters arrived:(

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  • Tammy Stagman
    April 2, 2021

    I wouldn’t leave this in the oven 55 minutes. I kept checking and it was getting awfully dark, so I took it out at 47 minutes. We haven’t tried it yet. I’m hoping it isn’t dry. It looks good other than dark. I have a glaze I will make for it.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 3, 2021

      Hi Tammy, it worked perfectly for us with that amount of time. I’m curious if your oven is calibrated to the right temperature.

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  • Dave Shaw
    January 13, 2021

    I’m trying to figure out if you’re using tart cherries, like Montmorency, or sweet cherries such as Rainier or Bing cherries. Thank you for any help you can give.

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  • KGaylin
    August 1, 2020

    My cake turned out darker than the photo on this page but the fresh cherries were darker in color to start. I followed the recipe exactly with one addition…I added 1/2 tsp almond extract to the batter as almond and cherry go so well together. Absolutely delicious!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 1, 2020

      I’m so glad you enjoyed that Karen! Thank you for the great review!

      Reply

  • Shirley
    July 16, 2020

    I have made this today,it was the most moist and light cake I have made,truly a beautiful cake to eat,I have not stopped eating it,made with cherries is definitely better than pineapple upside down cake 100% yummy

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 16, 2020

      That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!

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      • Shirley
        July 23, 2020

        I definitely have Natasha,
        I’m making it again today everyone loved it,seriously yummy thank you and I am definitely going to follow you and cook more of your recipes,
        Stay safe best regards

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          July 23, 2020

          Aww that’s the best! Thank you for sharing that with me! I’m so happy you discovered our blog!

          Reply

  • sevda Goldstein
    June 15, 2020

    Hi Natasha
    I just finished baking this cake and made my self a cuppa, it is sooo yummy. I had to make it cholesterol free and it turned out the best. thank you so much for sharing your yummy recipes.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 15, 2020

      That’s just awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!

      Reply

  • L
    June 11, 2020

    Hi Natasha! I know this is an older recipe of yours, so I was wondering if you have ever gotten the chance to make this with strawberries instead. Any modifications you’d recommend? Thanks!

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  • Kelly
    May 27, 2020

    This is a great recipe. I made it with my toddler and used a springform pan so I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but the texture of the cake is exactly right…very soft and light. I made two small changes…I added about one tbsp rum to the batter and I used half vanilla and half almond extract. I think it needs these flavors.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 27, 2020

      That’s a great tip, Kelly. Thanks for sharing that with us and for your good comments. I appreciate it!

      Reply

  • Lana
    April 27, 2020

    what is a good substitute for butter

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    • Natasha
      April 27, 2020

      Hi Lana, I honestly have not experimented with anything else so I can’t make that recommendation without testing.

      Reply

  • Lana
    April 25, 2020

    Hi its Lana this is random but can i use plain white rice flour for fudgy brownies?

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    • Natasha
      April 25, 2020

      Hi Lana, I honestly don’t know. You might have to google search the answer for that one.

      Reply

  • Linda Secord
    April 12, 2020

    Wow turned out great though I was a little worried as I used can cherry pie filling but it worked!! looks messy from the top it all drizzled down but now I have like a sauce yum yum!!
    wish I could enter a picture here.

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 13, 2020

      Sounds yummy! You can share a photo next time on our Facebook page or group.

      Reply

  • Tammy Higgins
    August 11, 2019

    I made this cake today with sweet bing cherries and it was delish! Only needed to bake for 50 minutes. Served with vanilla ice cream. Everyone loved it!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 12, 2019

      That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!

      Reply

  • Sandi
    July 27, 2019

    Natasha, I would like to make this cake in a 9×13 pan. Can I just double the recipe and bake it longer? Also, I have dark sweet cherries…would they work instead of sour cherries? I’m going to try and make this tomorrow to take to a picnic. Thanks! P.S. I’ll rate the recipe after everyone tries it!

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 27, 2019

      Hi Sandi, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe

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  • Coco
    May 23, 2019

    What other size pan do you think I could use. I don’t have a 9in pan. I have 8in pan with 3in sides.
    Do you think that would work?
    Thanks!

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    • Natasha
      May 23, 2019

      Hi Coco, the 8″ pan with 3″ sides should work fine but you might give it a few minutes extra in the oven since it will be a taller cake.

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  • Lucrecia
    February 3, 2019

    Hi Natasha.
    Can I use just the cake recipe to make a vanilla cake? Would the baking time be the same?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 4, 2019

      Hi Lucrecia. I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe

      Reply

  • Amanda
    August 23, 2018

    I made this recipe like 2 years ago and i dream about it everyday. 10/10 would make and eat the whole thing again.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 23, 2018

      Seriously the best review! Thank you for the great review and dreaming about this one 😉

      Reply

  • Joyce Dobson
    July 20, 2018

    Can this be frozen for later date?

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 20, 2018

      I haven’t tried with frozen but one reader reported tasty results using frozen. It won’t be as visually appealing since it is difficult to slice the frozen cherries and they turn a little darker after being frozen but it will taste good.

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  • NML
    June 11, 2018

    I made this cherry cake and it was great. It is quite a forgiving recipe as I had no cream of tartar, and used less sugar in the topping (didn’t have enough in the cupboard) and it still turned out well. I’d make this again! It did take me a long time to pit all the fresh cherries, but I think that’s my problem, not the recipe’s 🙂

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  • Melissa Brown
    March 26, 2018

    I used this recipe but I made it a raspberry/lemon upside down cake and it came out great! My best taste testers, my dad and daughter loved it… Thank you!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 26, 2018

      You’re welcome Melissa! I’m glad the recipe is loved by your whole family! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply

  • Debbie Peterson
    March 26, 2018

    This cake is perfect for my hubby’s b-day, but I can’t find fresh cherries in March here in Ohio. What do you think of using frozen cherries?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 26, 2018

      Hi Debbie, I haven’t tried with frozen but one reader reported tasty results using frozen. It won’t be as visually appealing since it is difficult to slice the frozen cherries and they turn a little darker after being frozen but it will taste good.

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  • Erika Schwartz
    January 3, 2018

    Is the handheld mixer a hard recommendation? What happens if i use a standalone mixer instead?

    BTW, I have made this before (using my handheld mixer) and it was AMAZING! And so simple…my kind of baking for sure!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      January 3, 2018

      Hi Erika, you can use something like KitchenAid Stand mixer just fine 😬.

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  • Leanna
    October 14, 2017

    can I use apples instead of cherries?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      October 14, 2017

      Hi Leanna, I haven’t tried that but I do like that idea! If you experiment, let me know 🙂

      Reply

  • Roslina Godtschalk
    July 29, 2017

    The cake is soooo good. I bake today for the first time, and OMG, it was so delish, I have to restrain myself from visiting the kitchen😬. next time, I willreduce brown sugar by few teaspoons & baking time to 40/45 mins.
    I use brownies’ pan as I do not have the pan as per your recommendation.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe, appreciate it very much. May be next time i will try other recipes in your blog.
    Have a good weekend!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 29, 2017

      My pleasure Roslina! I’m glad to hear how much you enjoy this recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review! 🙂

      Reply

  • Kbk043
    July 16, 2017

    Sooo good! My husband and son loved it. I agree with the reviewer who noted 45 minutes was long enough to bake the cake. I will definitely make this again!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 17, 2017

      I’m glad to hear your family enjoys the recipe! Thanks for sharing your tip and review for other readers!

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      • Katie
        July 13, 2019

        Hi Natasha! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes with us. I’ve made this cake once and everyone loved it, especially my sister (said if she could would eat the whole thing).
        Have been using tons of your recipes and always keep coming back! Keep up your great work!!

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        • Natashas Kitchen
          July 14, 2019

          That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Katie!

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  • Misty Plascencia
    July 2, 2017

    Made this for my Hubbys birthday OMG it was sooooo yummy thank you!

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 3, 2017

      My pleasure! I’m glad you love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review Misty!

      Reply

  • Robin
    June 17, 2017

    Do not put too many cherries. Space them apart slightly. It will give it a better look. Also works better with cherries that are not too ripe

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 17, 2017

      Thanks for sharing your tips! 🙂

      Reply

  • Cara
    November 1, 2016

    Made it with canned tart cherries in an 8by 8 pan. It is divine! Let it cool a bit longer to absorb the juiciness and since it was a glass pan. I think it looked pretty too

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 1, 2016

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!! 🙂

      Reply

  • Bert
    July 18, 2016

    My Grandson wants this cake for his birthday. He loves Maraschino Cherries straight out of the jar. Can these Cherries be used for the cake or do they need to be fresh. Not sure it would be sweet enough for him. Thanks

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 18, 2016

      Hi Bert, I haven’t tried it that way and we like the sweet/tart contrast of real cherries but I do think it would work to cut the Maraschino cherries in half and use them the same way.

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      • Bert
        July 18, 2016

        Thank you Natasha!

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  • Oksana
    June 22, 2016

    I did this cake and like it so much. Only for next time I will be bake only for 45min. 55 was almost burn. What kind oven you have gas or electric?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 22, 2016

      Hi Oksana! I’m so glad you liked it. Are you baking in the center of the oven? I’m using an electric oven.

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      • Oksana
        June 23, 2016

        Yes I baked in the center. I have electric oven too. I don’t know why I always need baking for less time. I did a lot of your recipes and I love it and always need less minutes used from yours min. Maybe my oven not good. Anyway I love your recipes

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        • Sarah Serpa
          September 1, 2016

          Get a oven thermometer your oven might be off

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  • matei denisa
    June 8, 2016

    I tried this today, but the bottom was way too moist, so I couldn’t even flip it. What could have gone wrong?
    PS: I used the amount of cherries that I normaly use which for this recipe was too much. But still…
    PPS: Next time I will halve the amount of sugar for the glaze. I am curious, do you like it exactly this way? Maybe I’m too picky 😀

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 8, 2016

      Hi Matei, I think if you add too many cherries it would be too moist and difficult to flip because of the extra juice in the cherries. It’s tempting to want to put more (I’m a cherry lover too!) but I do this one per the recipe because it turns out great with the right amount.

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  • Tzivia
    May 22, 2016

    Mmmmm upside down cakes totally rock however I don’t have cream of tartar would sour cream or mayo be a good substitute just wondering cuz I might wanna make this tomorrow for my dairy vegetarian dinner love cherries especially this time of year love how you always put those rockin recipes out there they r da bomb gurl

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      May 22, 2016

      Hi Tzivia, I haven’t tested this recipe without the cream of tartar so I’m not sure how it would affect the recipe to remove it. I think it’s worth testing without it. It helps to stabilize egg whites but I think it would still work to omit it.

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      • Tzivia
        May 23, 2016

        Oh ok we shall see what the outcome would be may be worth a shot that’s how it goes sometimes with cooking or baking taking risks and it can go either way we don’t know until we try

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        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          May 23, 2016

          If you do try it, let me know how it goes! 🙂

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  • Jessica
    April 4, 2016

    Hi there, im preparing to make this for my grandmother’s birthday in next couple weeks, can i prepare this in advance? How long will it keep and would i have to keep in fridge? Thanks heaps in advance!!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      April 4, 2016

      This looks prettiest the same day it’s made but you can refrigerate overnight, covered with plastic wrap.

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  • Annabelle
    March 28, 2016

    I’m giving this a go today but with a few modifications. First, I’m using a rectangular pan – 9×11, maybe. Second, I’m using frozen cherries. Third, I don’t have cream of tartar or a mixer (just moved in to new house and and can’t locate these items yet) so I prepared the cake batter by just dumping the whole eggs in. Will let you know how it goes and try and take a pick and post on FB later today. 🙂

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 28, 2016

      Keep me posted! I would love to see it! 🙂

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      • Annabelle Smith
        March 29, 2016

        It was absolutely fabulous. Everyone loved it. We even had some for breakfast!
        I did take a pic and post on fb with #natashaskitchen Admittedly it’s not as prett b/c like you said I couldnt half and arrange the frozen cherrie but it was still quite tasty 😀🍒

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        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          March 29, 2016

          I’m so happy you loved it and thank you so much for sharing the picture!! 🙂

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  • Vicky Poole
    November 18, 2015

    I bought some cherries that were a bit sour so I made this cake – Oh gawd! It was so easy and yum, yum, yum, yum! I’m not great with cakes but this was soooo good! Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      November 18, 2015

      I’m so happy you loved it!! 🙂

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  • Tammy
    September 27, 2015

    Hello Natasha, I am new to the blog but I’ve used a lot of your recepies they are all great.
    For cherry upside down, can I use frozen cherries?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      September 27, 2015

      I think it could work but I don’t think it would be as pretty with frozen cherries and you won’t be able to slice them in half easily for the same look.

      Reply

  • Luba
    July 14, 2015

    Bluberries were a delicious substitute since I didn’t have cherries!!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 14, 2015

      Blueberries are also great alternative and they are in season now too :).

      Reply

  • Tamara
    July 6, 2015

    Hi, Natasha! Made a few your delicious dishes , not one disappoint me , all perfect good !! Thank you so much ! Yesterday made upside down blueberry cake instead of cherry (picked them in the Martin farm ) and it was very very good also !!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 7, 2015

      Tamara, thank you for such a great review, and you are very welcome :).

      Reply

  • tanya
    July 3, 2015

    this thing is so good, reminds me of something I had as a kid but cant put my finger on it…def a comfort food in the true sense.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 3, 2015

      It’s kind of like the bread salad that mom used to make with soft bread cut up like croutons with olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar maybe. Do you remember it?

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  • Anna
    June 26, 2015

    Hi Natasha! Is the cream of tartar necessary? What can I substitute it with? Lemon juice?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 26, 2015

      Hi Anna, I haven’t tried without the cream of tartar so I’m not sure how it would affect the finished product. Cream of tartar is a stabilizer and helps with stabilizing the egg whites. I think the cake would still work without it. I probably would not substitute with lemon juice.

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      • Brandy
        June 28, 2015

        I forgot the cream of tartar and it came out amazing.

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        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          June 29, 2015

          Awesome!! 🙂

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  • Diana
    June 24, 2015

    Ooo my just made this cake!!! It’s like a little fluffy pillow topped with cherries. What else do you need. Thanks for another recipe that doesn’t disappoint.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 24, 2015

      I couldn’t have said it better myself! Definitely like a fluffy pillow. lol. Thanks Diana. 🙂

      Reply

  • anukampa
    June 23, 2015

    Wow..This looks so irresistable. Upside down cakes always looks superb.
    Compliments coming from parents and kids does matter a lot for me too.
    If they are happy feels like I won.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 24, 2015

      I can’t agree with you more :).

      Reply

  • Irina
    June 23, 2015

    Natasha, I just tried this recipe today. It’s SOOOOOO good!!! Incredibly soft and just delicious! Thank you!!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 24, 2015

      Irina, thank you for such a great review and you are welcome :).

      Reply

  • Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
    June 23, 2015

    This cherry cake looks amazing! Plus I love how you can mix up the topping on it. Strawberry would be tasty or of course this delicious cherry!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 23, 2015

      I haven’t tried with strawberry but that does sound tasty. Thanks Shelby!

      Reply

  • Janetka
    June 22, 2015

    Just whipped this pie up with some fresh peaches from my tree, its in the oven, should be ready in 50 minutes. I added a little more than needed peaches just because they are so good and I think it wouldn’t hurt lol results will be soon. (:

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 22, 2015

      I would love to know the outcome :).

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      • Janetka
        June 22, 2015

        Correction, *cake* not pie, came out delicious, I maybe should of let it sit for a few extra minutes because as I flipped it over some of the juice came out from the peaches but other than that it was super tasty, not overly sweet and the cake itself was nice, soft and moist! Thank you Natasha, many blessings to you.

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        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          June 23, 2015

          Thank you so much for your sweet comment and great review! Also, thanks for sharing your tips on using peaches. A peach upside down cake sounds so good right now! Blessings to you also 🙂

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  • Kristina
    June 22, 2015

    Would frozen cherris work for this? I went cheery picking last year and stil have some frozen ones in the freezer.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 22, 2015

      Frozen cherries should work as well, just make sure o defrost them all the way :).

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  • Katy | Her Cup of Joy
    June 22, 2015

    The only upside down cake I’ve tried is a pineapple one, I love the idea of changing it up with cherries! Come to think of it, any in-season fruit would be perfect. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 22, 2015

      Katy, you are welcome and I agree. I’m really looking forward to all fresh stone fruit in my parent’s yard :).

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  • Trisha @ The Ham & Cheese Of It
    June 22, 2015

    I am so glad your parents, especially your father, enjoyed this dessert. You’ve been on cherry cooking roll too. I wish we could find some fresh and beautiful cherries here. I highly doubt the jar version would taste even half as delicious as the fresh ones featured in your post. Well it will just be another recipe I can create while in the states! Thanks for sharing it.

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 22, 2015

      Trisha, I haven’t tried with canned cherries, but if you do, let me know how it goes :).

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  • Liudmila
    June 21, 2015

    Wow this looks yummy. I never thought of that actually I can put some fruits under batter, I like cherries too but my favorite is raspberries do you think it will work?

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 21, 2015

      I don’t think raspberries would be as presentable and pretty but cake would still taste good :).

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  • Natasha
    June 21, 2015

    Natasha when do you have the time to do all of these yummy recipes? I mean you just got a baby and seriously how you do it? Every couple days I log into your website and sure it is I see a new recipe. It’s like you never stop.

    P.S by the way this cake looks yummy need to try it

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 21, 2015

      I can’t take all the credit. If it wasn’t for my husbands awesome behind the scenes skills and helping with the kids and everything else, I’d be in real trouble ;). But thank you for the compliment 🙂

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  • Elise
    June 21, 2015

    Hi Natasha!

    This looks amazing and I am definetly going to try it in the near future!

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 21, 2015

      Thank you Elise :). I hope you love it!

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    • Laura @ RYG
      June 22, 2015

      I love to try asap too! I wish I had seen this recipe prior to Father’s Day, cherries are dads favorite even though you said lots of fruits would work. Such unique presentation, a real showstopper at a family gathering. I’m sure I’d get peppered with lots of questions about how I made it!

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  • Sammie
    June 21, 2015

    This cake is soooo pretty. We have a cherry tree laden with not-quite-ripe cherries at the moment. Hoping the birds leave us our share – then I can make this gorgeous cake. I like the idea of using other summer fruits, peaches oh and plums (we have a plum tree too!). Will let you know how I get on. Thanks for a great post & recipe. Sammie http://www.feastingisfun.com

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 21, 2015

      Thank you Sammie and please share your results :). I would like to try this cake with apricots and then plums next :).

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