Description
Indulge in the warmth of a freshly baked Cranberry Orange Upside Down Cake, where tart cranberries meet zesty oranges atop a buttery cake. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With its vibrant colors and unique flavor combination, this cake is sure to impress. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s a sweet treat that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 medium organic oranges, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved, then add cranberries and orange slices. Cook until cranberries begin to pop.
- In a mixing bowl, cream remaining butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over the cranberry topping in the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg