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.

Nic Myers
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I'm not a big fan of cakes, but this one looks really good.


Ratan Jolil
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I love cranberries! This cake sounds delicious.


Yasir Ali Khan
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This cake looks so festive! It would be perfect for a holiday party.


Tiffani Underwood
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I've never made an upside-down cake before. I'm excited to try this recipe.


Pheonix_Gaming19
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This recipe looks easy to follow. I think I'll give it a try this weekend.


2B Mario
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of cranberries and caramel seems a bit strange.


your memes
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This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


AnnaMae Crossno
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dense and the cranberries were too tart.


Utman K
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Herb Goff
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cranberries were not too tart, and they added a nice flavor to the cake.


Donald Tamuno-oribim
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The cranberries added a nice tartness that helped to balance out the sweetness.


LK Rakib
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I loved the combination of cranberries and caramel in this cake. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Dominique Gunn
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cranberries added a pop of color and flavor, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Jayce Henson
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cranberries give it such a festive flavor, and the cake itself is so moist and delicious.


Asraful Uddin
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This cranberry upside-down cake was a hit at my holiday party! The cranberries added a tart and tangy flavor that perfectly complemented the sweet cake. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the caramel sauce was rich and decadent.