Best 10 Apple Cranberry Upside Down Cakes Recipes

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Apple Cranberry Upside Down Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, is an ideal treat for any occasion. This classic cake has a moist and dense texture, studded with tender apples and tart cranberries that caramelize beautifully when baked, creating a stunning presentation that is sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of creating an unforgettable Apple Cranberry Upside Down Cake that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Looking for a yummy dessert made using cranberry quick bread mix? Then check out this upside-down cake topped with apple and cranberries.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 large apple, peeled, sliced
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 package cranberry quick bread and muffin mix
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10-inch ovenproof skillet or 10-inch deep dish pie pan. In small bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; mix well. Spread in greased skillet. Arrange apple slices and cranberries over brown sugar mixture.
  • In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients. Stir 50 to 75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened. Spoon batter over fruit.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 2 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Cool 20 minutes. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 29 g

CRANBERRY APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A beautiful addition to your fall spread, this simple cranberry apple upside-down cake is full of flavor. Complete with a brown sugar butter glaze, bright cranberries, apples, and a moist cinnamon spice cake.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 Tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (100g) packed dark brown sugar
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced*
1 heaping cup (130g) fresh or frozen cranberries*
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature and separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup (80ml) buttermilk*

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Make sure your apples are sliced and ready to go.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter on low heat. When it begins to bubble, whisk in the brown sugar. Continue to stir until smooth. Then, leave on heat for about 2 minutes until it begins to bubble. Stir, then remove from heat and allow to briefly cool for a couple minutes. Layer the sliced apples and cranberries into the dish and pour the butter/sugar overtop. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • In a medium bowl, toss the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together until combined. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high until creamy - about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and beat on medium-high speed until creamed together, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla on medium speed until everything is combined, about 2 full minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Whisk or beat the 2 egg whites until thick and foamy, about 3 minutes. Fold into cake batter. The batter will be smooth, velvety, and thick.
  • Spoon or pour batter over the apples/cranberries and bake for 40-44 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the very middle comes out clean. Allow to cool for exactly ten minutes before inverting onto a large serving dish or cake stand. Serve warm or at room temperature. I prefer it at room temperature. Leftovers keep well covered tightly at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2 days.

APPLE CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple and cherries. -Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium tart apples, peeled and diced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the apples, brown sugar and lemon juice in butter over medium heat until apples are tender. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Divide mixture evenly and place in 3 greased 6-1/2-in. cast-iron skillets., In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and egg. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apple mixture., Bake at 400° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 14-18 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen. Cool for 3 minutes before inverting onto serving plates., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sour cream and confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with warm cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE-CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Butter, sugar, apples and cranberries make the yummy upside-down part of a cozy dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium cooking apple, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water or milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Melt butter in round pan, 9x1 1/2 inches, or square pan, 8x8x2 inches, in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange apple slices in single layer on brown sugar. Spoon cranberry sauce between apple slices.
  • Beat remaining ingredients in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over apples.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Immediately loosen edge of cake by running knife around edge of pan. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake a few minutes. Let cake stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 g

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Sweetened whipped cream is the perfect accompaniment to this slightly spicy dessert. The topping is made by simply baking cranberries placed in a layer over sugar and spices at the bottom of the pan. As the cake bakes, the sugar caramelizes, forming a rich syrup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 3/4 cups cranberries
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon and allspice. Sprinkle mixture evenly over bottom of pan; arrange cranberries in a single layer on top.
  • With an electric mixer, cream remaining 6 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well combined. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
  • Spoon batter over cranberries in pan, and smooth top. Place pan on a baking sheet; bake cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; invert onto a rimmed platter.

FRESH CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Amazingly good cranberry upside-down cake - the first time I made it, I forgot the part where you add the egg whites and it still came out good. But much better with the egg whites. My friend gave this recipe to me and I had it for a while, then I saw a bunch of fresh cranberries on sale so I decided to make it.

Provided by fondantfrenzy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter
¾ pound fresh cranberries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 eggs, separated, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Place brown sugar and butter into the prepared pan and place the pan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Scatter cranberries over the butter-sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar and butter together in another bowl using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Fold in the flour mixture in 3 additions using a silicone or rubber spatula, alternating with milk.
  • Beat egg whites in another bowl using a whisk or an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into the batter using a spatula. Spoon batter over the cranberries in the cake pan, spreading evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Invert onto a serving plate, let stand for 5 minutes, then lift off pan.
  • Whip heavy cream in a bowl using a whisk or an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Cut the cooled cake into wedges and top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 237.1 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails to make tasters say, "wow!"-Linda Wetsch, Mandan, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CAKE:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon apple brandy or rum, optional

Steps:

  • Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Arrange apples in a single layer over brown sugar; layer with walnuts and remaining brown sugar., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in brandy if desired., Spoon batter over brown sugar layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE-CRANBERRY UPSIDE - DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 cakes of 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
4 apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced into rings and soaked in lemon juice and water
1/2 cup dried cranberries
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
2 whole eggs
2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and dissolve brown sugar.
  • Place thin apple rings into bottom of 2 (9-inch) non-stick round cake pans. Sprinkle in dried cranberries. Pour butter and sugar mixture over apples and cranberries.
  • With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time, and combine well. In a bowl combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture slowly to egg mixture while beating continuously. Combine vanilla and buttermilk. Add buttermilk mixture to batter and beat until just combined.
  • Pour batter into cake pans over fruit mixture. Bake for 25 minutes or until skewer comes out clean. Let cakes rest in pans on racks to cool. Unmold onto a serving platter.

CRANBERRY APPLE CAKE



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A moist and delicious treat with a great mix of flavors. Perfect for those unused cranberries from Thanksgiving. You can use a variety of pans depending on what you have. Baking times will vary based on the pan. Two loaf pans take about an hour.

Provided by stupidmonke

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups chopped apples
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch fluted-tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture. This is a very thick mixture so use a solid spoon to mix together. Fold in apples, cranberries, and pecans until evenly incorporated. Pour batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 317.3 mg, Sugar 24 g

UPSIDE DOWN APPLE & CRANBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Upside Down Apple & Cranberry Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups apples, peeled &, thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F, spray 9-inch cake pan with vegetable spray.
  • TOPPING: Stir together corn syrup, brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon in the cake pan.
  • Place in the oven for 3 minutes or until mixture has melted.
  • The mixture should be sticky.
  • Place the apples and cranberry on top.
  • CAKE: Combine the sugar, apple sauce, oil, egg, egg whites, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer.
  • In another bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the apple sauce mixture in batches, alternating with the yogurt, making two additions of dry and one of wet, and then stir just until the mixture is combined.
  • Spread it over the fruit in the pan.
  • Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a tester comes out dry.
  • Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, and then turn out onto a large platter.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to prevent the cake from burning.
  • Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Swirl the skillet to evenly distribute the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Arrange the apple and cranberry slices in a single layer on top of the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Pour the cake batter over the apple and cranberry slices.
  • Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Conclusion:

Apple cranberry upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this apple cranberry upside-down cake a try.

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