Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our upside-down gingerbread cake adorned with a medley of cranberries, pineapple, and a delectable caramel sauce. This heavenly treat combines the warm, spicy notes of gingerbread with the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the juicy burst of pineapple, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Prepare to be captivated by the moist, tender crumb of the gingerbread, perfectly complemented by the vibrant topping.
This recipe provides detailed instructions for creating both the upside-down gingerbread cake and its luscious caramel sauce, ensuring a seamless baking experience. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of spices, the art of caramelizing sugar, and the technique for inverting the cake effortlessly. Let your kitchen be filled with the enticing aroma of gingerbread and embark on a journey of culinary bliss.
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN GINGERBREAD
You'll be head over heels for this homey holiday dessert. It's ready to eat in an hour and pretty too!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch round pan, mix 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and the brown sugar; spread evenly to cover bottom of pan. Cut pineapple slices in half; arrange 4 halves over brown sugar mixture in center of pan. Cut remaining halves in half again; arrange pieces around edge of pan.
- In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. With spoon or wire whisk, beat in remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice and all remaining gingerbread ingredients until smooth. Spoon batter carefully over pineapple; spread to cover.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Run knife around side of pan to loosen. Place heatproof serving plate, upside down, over pan. Turn plate and pan over; remove pan. Cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream and cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 32 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
CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Both kids and grown-ups like this gorgeous dessert. It'll keep a few days and is actually better the second day, so you can make it a day ahead. -Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; spread onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with pineapple slices. Place a whole cranberry in the center of each pineapple; sprinkle remaining cranberries around pineapple., For cake, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries; spoon over pineapple., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm; if desired, top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients before you start baking. This will make the process go much smoother and faster.
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will give your gingerbread the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the gingerbread tough.
- Bake the gingerbread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the gingerbread is cooked through.
- Let the gingerbread cool completely before inverting it. This will help prevent it from breaking.
Conclusion:
This upside-down gingerbread with cranberries and pineapple is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. So grab your ingredients and get baking!
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