Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake – TartAmour

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot water
• Whipped cream or ice cream (for serving, optional)