Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our selection of upside-down cranberry crunch recipes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic upside-down cranberry crunch, a harmonious blend of sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy oats, and a delectable streusel topping. For a unique twist, try the orange cranberry upside-down crunch, where the bright citrus notes of orange zest and juice complement the cranberries, creating a refreshing and vibrant flavor profile. If you prefer a nutty twist, the pecan cranberry upside-down crunch awaits, where the nutty richness of pecans adds a delightful dimension to the classic recipe. And for those who love a touch of spice, the cranberry crunch with ginger streusel is a must-try, where the warmth of ginger adds a subtle yet noticeable zing to the crunchy topping. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to be captivated by the beautiful presentation and exceptional taste of these upside-down cranberry crunch delights.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
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
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.
UPSIDE-DOWN CRANBERRY CRUNCH
This is so good, and so easy to make, very colourful for a holiday season dessert. You can substitute raspberries, blueberries or strawberries if desired, any one will still be great, I usually make two of these, if I have more than four people over for dinner...a wonderful dessert.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven to 325°F.
- Grease a 8-in square baking pan.
- Place cranberries in prepared pan.
- Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and pecans.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, extract, butter, flour and remaining sugar until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over the cranberry mixture.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until cake test done.
- Run a knife around the edges of dish; immediately invert onto a serving plate.
- Cut into serving-size pieces.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 200.5, Carbohydrate 122.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 91.1, Protein 8.1
ALICE WATERS'S CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This recipe requires a little extra effort - you have to whip the egg whites separately and then fold them into the batter - but the reward is a light, ethereal cake topped with glistening, caramelized cranberries. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, and prepare yourself for accolades.
Provided by R. W. Apple Jr.
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare topping: Put butter and brown sugar in a 9-inch round cake pan, and put it in the oven. As the sugar dissolves, stir to distribute the mixture evenly over the pan. When the sugar starts to caramelize, remove pan from the oven and allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine cranberries and orange juice. Toss to coat berries well. Spread berries evenly in pan, and sprinkle with any juice remaining in bowl. Set pan aside, and prepare the cake batter.
- To prepare batter: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with sugar until pale, light and fluffy. Add vanilla, and beat in egg yolks one at a time, scraping bowl once or twice. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, ending with dry ingredients. Set batter aside.
- Using electric mixer, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar just until whites are stiff enough to hold a slight peak. Fold whites into batter 1/3 at a time. Spoon batter into prepared pan, and spread it evenly over cranberries. Bake until top is browned and cake pulls away slightly from edges of pan, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before turning onto cake plate. Serve with slightly sweetened whipped cream, flavored, if desired, with orange liqueur.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 432, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
The quintessential fall berry falls head over heels in this sweet-tart spin on an upside down cake. Cranberries, butter and brown sugar go on the bottom of your cake pan before the batter, but once the cake's turned out, they form a caramelly top that pops with cranberry tartness. Stock up on cranberries while they're in season-this cake can be made year-round with frozen berries.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper.
- In cake pan, stir melted butter and brown sugar until well blended. Sprinkle cranberries over brown sugar mixture; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over cranberries in pan.
- Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool pan on cooling rack 5 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Cut into wedges; top with whipped cream.
- Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN SOUR CREAM CAKE
I received this recipe a couple of years ago from a friend and get rave reviews from everyone each time I prepare it. It is not only delicious, but very pretty for a holiday table. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Provided by LINDA MAUGERI
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9 inch springform pan. Wrap aluminum foil around the outside of the bottom to prevent leaking.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of white sugar, water and cinnamon until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and then add the cranberries. Stir to coat with the sauce, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with 1/2 cup white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and sour cream. Mix in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter over the cranberries in the pan.
- Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the outer edge. Invert onto a serving plate and remove the springform pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 267.6 mg, Sugar 51.9 g
FRESH CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
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
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
UPSIDE-DOWN CRANBERRY CRUNCH RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by carvalhohm
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cranberries in a greased 8"x8" baking pan. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and pecans. In a bowl, blend together eggs, butter, flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Spread over cranberry mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Run knife around edges of pan; immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Makes 8 servings.
CRANBERRY CRUNCH CAKE
New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. The marshmallows melt and seep through the cake, making it moist and very tasty. It's great for brunch or just with a cup of coffee! -Adelaide Krumm, Manasquan, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and vanilla to egg mixture. Fold in cranberries. Spread batter in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with marshmallows; press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can be used, but they may not hold their shape as well.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- 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 for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. It can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite fruit.
Conclusion:
This upside-down cranberry crunch cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and tart cranberries, crunchy oat topping, and moist cake, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this upside-down cranberry crunch cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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