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Cranberry Upside Down Cake

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that combines a soft, sweet cake with the tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries, topped beautifully when inverted.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp double-acting baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup butter (divided, room temp)
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar (divided)
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 2 1/3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla or almond extract
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with oil or non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Melt 6 tbsp butter and 6 tbsp sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Pour this evenly over the bottom of the cake pan, then spread the cranberries on top, gently pressing them down. Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the cranberries.
  4. Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining butter (1/2 cup) until smooth. Add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until pale and creamy. Add the vanilla (or almond) extract, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Reduce the mixer speed and alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry mix.
  6. Spoon the thick cake batter over the cranberry-nut mixture, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden and a tester comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of the pan. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. If any berries stick to the pan, scrape them off and place them back on the cake.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Can be made with other fruits like blueberries or cherries for variation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: cake, dessert, cranberry, upside down cake, holidays, baking

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