APPLE CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES

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Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple and cherries. -Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium tart apples, peeled and diced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the apples, brown sugar and lemon juice in butter over medium heat until apples are tender. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Divide mixture evenly and place in 3 greased 6-1/2-in. cast-iron skillets., In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apple mixture., Bake at 400° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 14-18 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Cool for 3 minutes before inverting onto serving plates., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sour cream and confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with warm cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Solwan Turky
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I can't wait to try this cake!


Lionel Izang
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This cake is perfect for a fall afternoon snack.


Fiorella Villavicencio
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I love that this cake is not too sweet.


Habeeb Afzal
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


favour divine
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples and cranberries.


Madan Ale
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I'm definitely making this cake again for my next party.


Boitumelo Tlhalepe
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale.


Joel Williams
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I added a streusel topping to this cake and it was amazing!


peter pumpkin eater
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I made this cake gluten-free by using almond flour and it turned out great!


oliwia kaszubowska
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I had some trouble getting the cake to come out of the pan in one piece, but it still tasted good.


Sameer Javed
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Hamza Ch
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Rk Roni raykr72
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I love the combination of apples and cranberries in this cake. It's a perfect fall dessert.


Abubakar Salis
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I'm definitely making it again.


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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Mateo Pineda
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This apple cranberry upside-down cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor combination.