Description
Cranberry Orange Upside Down Cake is a delightful twist on traditional dessert, featuring a luscious layer of tart cranberries and zesty oranges atop a buttery cake. This visually stunning treat not only captivates the eye but also fills your kitchen with its irresistible aroma. Perfect for festive gatherings or as a special everyday indulgence, this cake is sure to become a beloved family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 large oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for topping)
- ½ cup softened butter (for batter)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter with 1 cup sugar over medium heat. Stir in cranberries and cook until they pop.
- Mix in the zest and juice of one orange.
- In a bowl, cream together ½ cup softened butter and ¾ cup sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture alternately with ½ cup milk.
- Pour batter over the cranberry mixture in the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool briefly before flipping onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg