Best 7 Fresh Cranberry Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Fresh Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. This classic dessert receives a vibrant twist with the addition of plump, juicy cranberries, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations ranging from a classic rendition to a gluten-free delight, our collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences. Dive into the realm of sweet indulgence as you explore these delectable creations, perfect for any occasion.

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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.

FRESH CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Amazingly good cranberry upside-down cake - the first time I made it, I forgot the part where you add the egg whites and it still came out good. But much better with the egg whites. My friend gave this recipe to me and I had it for a while, then I saw a bunch of fresh cranberries on sale so I decided to make it.

Provided by fondantfrenzy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
¾ pound fresh cranberries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 eggs, separated, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Place brown sugar and butter into the prepared pan and place the pan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Scatter cranberries over the butter-sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together in another bowl using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Fold in the flour mixture in 3 additions using a silicone or rubber spatula, alternating with milk.
  • Beat egg whites in another bowl using a whisk or an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into the batter using a spatula. Spoon batter over the cranberries in the cake pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Invert onto a serving plate, let stand for 5 minutes, then lift off pan.
  • Whip heavy cream in a bowl using a whisk or an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Cut the cooled cake into wedges and top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 237.1 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Cranberries and pecans provide a wonderful addition to this upside down cake - a perfect homemade dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
3 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over low heat. Sprinkle brown sugar, cranberries and pecans in skillet. Remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, beat egg yolks with electric mixer on high speed until thick and pale. Gradually beat in granulated sugar. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture alternately with orange juice, beating after each addition just until smooth. Beat in vanilla and orange peel.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into skillet.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool 5 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over. Let pan remain over cake 1 minute so cranberry mixture can drizzle over cake. Remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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"When I'm rushed for a dessert for a Christmas potluck, I grab the recipe for this old-fashioned cake," writes Ruth Marie Lyons of Boulder, Colorado. A cake mix gets special treatment from walnuts, pineapple and cranberries.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup walnut halves
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add water to juice to measure 1-1/4 cups; set aside. Pour butter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cranberries and walnuts. Top with pineapple. , In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and reserved pineapple juice. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a large serving platter (top will have an uneven appearance).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces butter, plus 8 ounces
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups fresh or quick frozen cranberries
8 ounces butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the 4 ounces of butter in a nonstick, ovenproof 9-inch skillet. Add the brown sugar, juice and spices and stir until sugar dissolves and liquid is bubbly. Chill mixture, add the cranberries, and set aside.
  • In a small pan, melt 8 ounces of butter. Remove from the heat and add the milk and egg. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the milk mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cranberries in the skillet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool in pan for about 15 minutes then turn out onto plate (fruit will be on top and juice will be dripping down) and serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Serving suggestion: Whipped cream or ice cream.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE - DOWN CAKE



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I saw the origianl recipe in a Quick Cooking magazine. It called for fresh or frozen cranberries. I perfer the dried ones, but anyone can surely change it up a bit too. I've been making this cake every Holiday season now for about 4 years. It's always a huge hit. The cranberries make it look so festive, and taste oh so good. I've had many request for this recipe and I hope you enjoy it too!!

Provided by Daydasa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dried cranberries (I buy Ocean Spray Craisians)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
  • Add water to juice to measure 1-1/4 cups; set aside.
  • Pour butter into a greased 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter, then cranberries and walnuts.
  • Top with pineapple.
  • Keep all fairly even.
  • In mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, eggs, oil and reserved pineapple juice.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a large serving platter.
  • (Top will have an uneven appearance).
  • Cool down to room temperature.
  • Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.1, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 41.3, Protein 4.6

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN COFFEE CAKE



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Cranberries and pecans are baked in the bottom of this cake. Turn the cake over for ooh's and ah's.

Provided by Marjorita Whyte

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 ¼ cups cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter. Bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving platter and carefully remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 73.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Make sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This upside-down cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet cranberries, tangy orange, and moist cake is sure to please everyone. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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