Making Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake is simple and quick with these easy-to-follow instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or use a springform pan for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with brown sugar. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
3. Add Cherries: Evenly distribute the pitted cherries over the brown sugar mixture in the pan.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until everything is incorporated and smooth.
7. Pour Batter: Carefully pour the chocolate batter over the cherries and the brown sugar mixture, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes to set before inverting onto a serving plate.
10. Invert Cake: Carefully turn the cake over onto a serving dish, allowing the cherries to rest on top.
11. Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a lovely finishing touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Follow these steps closely, and you’ll create a wonderful Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake with excitement and delight!