"Cherries are a terrific take on traditional pineapple upside-down cake. The crowning touch on each piece is the creamy, cheesy topping.—Eleanor Froehlich, Rochester, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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CAKE:
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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3 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 cups cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
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2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1/8 teaspoon almond extract
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1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract