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Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for Festive Celebrations

This Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake combines tart cranberries and sweet pineapple for a delightful festive dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 can Pineapple Rings fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs beaten until pale
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice or milk plus lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter with ¾ cup of brown sugar until bubbly in a saucepan. Pour into the greased pan and layer with pineapple rings and cranberries.
  3. Whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  4. Beat 6 tablespoons of butter with 1 cup of sugar until fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, one egg at a time.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients and ½ cup pineapple juice, starting and ending with flour. Fold in ½ cup sour cream.
  6. Pour the batter over the topping in the pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor. Can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

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