Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Cranberries are native to North America and were used by Native Americans for their medicinal properties long before they became a popular ingredient in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cranberries
• 0.5 stick Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the cranberries and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to burst. Remove from heat.
3. Pour the cranberry mixture into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter over the cranberry mixture in the cake pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.