Best 11 Cranberry Almond Upside Down Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with the Cranberry Almond Upside-Down Loaf, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable loaf features a moist and fluffy cake base studded with juicy cranberries and crunchy almonds, beautifully caramelized with a sweet and tangy cranberry-almond topping. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and nutty notes, complemented by the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe promises a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends.

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CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Add some whipped cream atop this Cranberry Upside-Down Cake and you'll have the most delicious dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 3/4 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup coarse cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup almond paste
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Butter an 8-by-2-inch round cake pan. Line with a parchment circle cut to fit the 8-inch bottom, and butter the parchment. Coat with flour, tapping out excess; set aside. In a large skillet, heat 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat until sizzling. Add cranberries and toss to coat, about 1 minute.
  • Add maple syrup and cinnamon to skillet. Cook, stirring gently, just until cranberries begin to burst, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to the prepared pan. Return skillet with syrup to medium heat, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour syrup over cranberries; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Crumble in almond paste, and beat on medium speed until smooth and combined, about 30 seconds.
  • With mixer running, gradually add 3/4 cup sugar to butter mixture; beat until creamy. Add yolks, beat until combined. Beat in vanilla extract. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk. Set batter aside.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and beat until soft peaks form. Whisk 1/3 of the egg whites into batter, and then fold in the remaining whites.
  • Spread batter over cranberries in pan, smoothing with an offset spatula, and bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 20 minutes. Invert cake onto a serving plate and serve at room temperature.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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These festive -- and flourless -- little loaves are made with ground almonds for a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Cooking the cranberries with cane sugar tempers their pucker and renders them nice and syrupy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes four 3-by-6-inch mini loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for brushing
2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (10.5 oz)
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated cane sugar
2 cups raw almonds, toasted and ground in a food processor
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush four 3-by-6-inch loaf pans with butter; set aside. In a small saucepan, cook cranberries and 2 tablespoon sugar over medium heat, stirring, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Pour among pans, evenly covering bottoms with cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together almonds, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, beat butter and remaining sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, and vanilla. Add almond mixture and stir until combined.
  • Pour batter over cranberries into pans and gently smooth tops with an offset spatula. Place pans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until loaves are golden brown and a tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then run an offset spatula around the edges of the pans and invert cakes onto a wire rack, cranberry side up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 g, Cholesterol 94 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 176 g

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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The secret to getting the fruit sweet and caramelized in this glistening jewel-like cake is letting it bake and bubble in the cake pan before adding the batter. Since you use only one bowl, cleanup is a breeze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
20 ounces frozen cranberries
2/3 cup sugar
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cups heavy cream
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's note)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon honey
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the cranberries: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with butter. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment and butter the parchment.
  • Mix the cranberries, butter, sugar, orange zest and juice in the prepared cake pan until well coated. (The butter will start to clump up from the cold fruit, and that is okay.) Bake until the cranberries are very soft and caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • For the cake: Meanwhile, beat the butter, sugar, cream, eggs, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
  • Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the cake batter on top of the cranberries and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula (the juice from the cranberries will float on top of the cake a little). Tap the pan on the counter three times to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes.
  • Cool the cake on the prepared rack for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto the rack and remove the parchment. Put any cranberries that fall off or that stick to the pan on top of the cake. Let cool completely on the rack, about 1 hour. Brush the top with the honey and dollop whipped cream in the center of the cake before serving.

ALMOND-CRANBERRY QUICK BREAD



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Oh yum! Tender and slightly sweet, we adored this quick bread recipe. It's tart from the cranberries, but a little sweet from the almond extract. The flavor of the almonds is subtle put pairs surprisingly well with the cranberries. Plus, it's so very simple to make. Make it in a large loaf or as mini loaves as Linda suggests....

Provided by Linda Moore

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 c sour cream
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c canola oil
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 c sliced almonds
1 c cranberries (fresh or frozen) chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Add all the ingredients (except the cranberries) to a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • 2. Fold in the cranberries.
  • 3. Pour batter into a sprayed 8.5"x4.5" loaf pan OR you can use 3 mini loaves (5-3/4"x3-1/4").
  • 4. Sprinkle top with 2-3 Tbsp sliced almonds.
  • 5. Bake 350* for approx 55 minutes until golden brown. (For mini loaves, bake approximately 40 minutes.)

CRAN-ALMOND LOAF



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My delicious quick bread is comforting in the afternoon with a cup of tea, served toasted in the morning for breakfast, or as a midnight snack. Morning, afternoon or evening, this is always a treat! -Mary West, Marstons Mills, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in cranberries., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-MAPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Once the upside-down cake is turned out of its pan, the cranberries coated in maple syrup make a dramatic topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 3/4 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries
9 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, preferably coarse
1/4 cup almond paste
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan; set aside. In a large skillet, heat 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat until it sizzles. Add cranberries, and cook until shiny, 2 to 3 minutes. Add maple syrup and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until cranberries soften but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove cranberries with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a baking sheet to cool slightly. Set skillet with syrup aside. Arrange cranberries in the prepared pan.
  • Return skillet with syrup to medium heat, and cook until syrup boils, 3 to 4 minutes; do not overcook. Immediately pour syrup over cranberries, and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Place rack in center of oven, and heat to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in cornmeal with a fork. Set aside.
  • Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Crumble in almond paste and, using the paddle, beat on medium speed until well combined, about 30 seconds. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, and beat until creamy. Add egg yolks, and beat until well combined. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Add flour mixture alternately with milk in two batches. Set aside.
  • In a clean bowl, use the whisk attachment to beat egg whites until foamy. Slowly add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Whisk a third of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites.
  • Spread batter over cranberries, and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 2 hours before inverting onto a serving plate.

EASY CRANBERRY AND APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN LOAF



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Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (plus more for brushing)
2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (10.5 oz)
1/2 cup plus to tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 3/4 cups almond flour (benefit your life)
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp course salt
3 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Brush one 9 x 3 or 4 3x6 loaf pans with butter; set aside. In a small sauce pan, cook cranberries, 2 tbps orange juice and 2 tbsp sugar over medium eat, stirring until cranberries become soft, about 6 minutes. Pour cranberry mixture into the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, wisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the butter and remaining sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, and vanilla. Add almond mixture and stir until combined. Pour batter over cranberries into pans and gently smooth tops with spatula. Bake until loaves are golden brown and a tester inserted in to center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then run a knife around the endges of the pan and invert the loaf on to a rack cranberry side up.

CRANBERRY/ALMOND LOAF



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Every year, The Dairy Farmers of Canada sponsor the printing and distribution of (what Canadians affectionately call) The Milk Calendar. Each page, starting with December of the previous year (in case you missed it), is a beautiful photograph, in colour, of a recipe for the month, and the applicable recipe neatly printed beside the photo. This year (2008), I started in December, because I love to bake "loaves" and this loaf is particularly appealing. Quoting directly, they say: "Moist, studded with fruit and nuts and made in one bowl - what more can you ask? A slice of this sweet loaf is perfect with a cup of tea or cafe latte..." Cooking Tip: *To sour Milk, spoon 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice or white vinegar into measuring cup; pour in enough Milk to make 1 1/2 cups (375mL). Let it stand for 5 mins. then stir. For the Adventurous: replace half the cranberries with chopped dried apricots and use hazelnuts instead of almonds. Healthy Eating Tip: Don't deprive yourself of delicious baked goods over the holiday season. Forbidden foods will tantalize you all the more. Instead, choose modest-sized servings and savour the flavour. Allergy alert: If there is an aversion to nuts, simply eliminate the nuts and increase cranberries, or add raisins, or other chopped, dried fruit. You will like the combination. Butter substitution: Margarine, Vegetable Oil; Olive Oil: Unsweetened Apple Sauce, in the same measurement

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk, soured (or buttermilk)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted almond, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
  • Butter a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Make a well in the centre and add beaten eggs, Milk, butter and vanilla.
  • Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds; stir just until combined.
  • Spread into prepared pan, smoothing top.
  • Bake for 65 to 75 mins, or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and transfer to rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 320.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 16.9, Protein 8

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Sweetened whipped cream is the perfect accompaniment to this slightly spicy dessert. The topping is made by simply baking cranberries placed in a layer over sugar and spices at the bottom of the pan. As the cake bakes, the sugar caramelizes, forming a rich syrup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 3/4 cups cranberries
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon and allspice. Sprinkle mixture evenly over bottom of pan; arrange cranberries in a single layer on top.
  • With an electric mixer, cream remaining 6 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well combined. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
  • Spoon batter over cranberries in pan, and smooth top. Place pan on a baking sheet; bake cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; invert onto a rimmed platter.

CRANBERRY ALMOND MUFFINS



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My youngest daughter, Elaine, made these wonderful muffins for breakfast when my husband and I were visiting her in Virginia. We just loved them, so now we enjoy them at our home. -Janice Pletscher, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, butter and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup almonds., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full; drop 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce into the center of each muffin. Cover with enough batter to fill cups three-fourths full; sprinkle with remaining almonds., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they will not be as tart.
  • To make sure the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the cake from breaking.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk. If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cake while it is still warm. This will help the glaze set and give the cake a beautiful shine.

Conclusion:

This cranberry almond upside down loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It is perfect for any occasion, from a simple family gathering to a holiday party. The tart cranberries and crunchy almonds give the cake a unique and flavorful twist. The glaze adds a touch of sweetness and helps to bring all of the flavors together. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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