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Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Deliciously Easy Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

This Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert combining sweet pineapple and tart cranberries atop a moist cake, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free optional
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure fresh
  • 2 large Eggs separated and whipped whites for lighter cake
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice/Zest lemon substitute possible
For the Fruit Layer
  • 1 can Pineapple Slices fresh preferable
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce homemade recommended

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • springform pans
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh cranberries with sugar and orange zest, stirring gently until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and allow your homemade cranberry sauce to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Pour this mixture into the bottom of your greased springform pans, spreading it evenly.
  3. Place the pineapple slices over the caramel glaze in each springform pan, then add a dollop of the cooled cranberry sauce on top, spreading gently with a spoon.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and the remaining brown sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then fold in orange juice and zest, followed by the dry ingredients.
  5. Spoon the cake batter evenly over the fruit layers in each springform pan and use a spatula to level the batter.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick inserted in the center.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and flip onto serving plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal taste, serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Experiment with fruits for customizable flavors and store leftovers properly.

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