Best 12 Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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When it comes to delightful desserts, the cranberry pineapple upside down cake stands out as a true culinary gem. This classic cake combines the vibrant tartness of cranberries with the sweet tropical flavors of pineapple, creating a delightful explosion of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect cranberry pineapple upside down cake, ensuring a delectable treat that will impress family and friends alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Both kids and grown-ups like this gorgeous dessert. It'll keep a few days and is actually better the second day, so you can make it a day ahead. -Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
CAKE:
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; spread onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with pineapple slices. Place a whole cranberry in the center of each pineapple; sprinkle remaining cranberries around pineapple., For cake, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries; spoon over pineapple., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm; if desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g 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 UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces butter, plus 8 ounces
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups fresh or quick frozen cranberries
8 ounces butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the 4 ounces of butter in a nonstick, ovenproof 9-inch skillet. Add the brown sugar, juice and spices and stir until sugar dissolves and liquid is bubbly. Chill mixture, add the cranberries, and set aside.
  • In a small pan, melt 8 ounces of butter. Remove from the heat and add the milk and egg. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the milk mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cranberries in the skillet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool in pan for about 15 minutes then turn out onto plate (fruit will be on top and juice will be dripping down) and serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Serving suggestion: Whipped cream or ice cream.

PINEAPPLE AND CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This cranberry upside-down cake is a sweet/tart twist to an all-time favorite. Great for holiday entertaining. Quick, easy, and delicious! Top with whipped topping if desired.

Provided by adargartz

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
⅓ cup margarine, softened
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup margarine, melted
1 cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine juice from crushed pineapple and pineapple tidbits to get 1 cup. Reserve remaining juice for another use or discard.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup pineapple juice, eggs, and softened margarine in a bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Pour melted margarine into a 9x13-inch cake pan. Spread brown sugar over top and pat down. Evenly spread crushed pineapple over top, followed by pineapple tidbits. Spread cranberries over top, then pour in the prepared cake batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before flipping onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 404.6 mg, Sugar 41.7 g

CRANBERRY/PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Cranberry/pineapple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KarenK

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
8 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup salad oil
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, sift dry ingredients together.
  • Add vanilla, cranberries, pineapple, eggs, and salad oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Do not beat.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 10 inch tube pan (or 10 cup bundt pan).
  • Bake 1 hour or until done.
  • Cool and slice.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Leave the pineapple at the market and make a Cranberry Upside-Down Cake instead! Not a baker? Not a problem! This video will show you how to use a cake mix to make this easy and delicious Cranberry Upside-Down Cake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Cranberry Flavor Gelatin
2 tsp. orange zest
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups water
2 Tbsp. oil
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with parchment, with ends of parchment extending over sides. Spread butter onto parchment on bottom of pan. Toss cranberries with sugar, dry gelatin mix and zest; spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, water and oil with mixer just until blended. (Do not overbeat.) Pour over cranberries.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Invert cake onto platter; remove pan and parchment. Serve cake topped with COOL WHIP.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow your friends and family with this classic pineapple upside-down cake. With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it's no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations. In our Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, save yourself some time with a fool-proof shortcut. With a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, you can have this impressive dessert prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes. With step-by-step directions, Betty's with you every step of the way in this incredible upside-down pineapple cake. Now just bake, flip and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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At our house, cranberries are a favorite. I made this dessert for the first time in the 1990s. It started out as a pineapple upside down cake-I just changed a few things around! It keeps and travels well, so it's perfect for taking to church dinners. And we love to share it with our son and grandchildren. -Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar, divided
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
3 large eggs, room temperature, separated
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Melt butter in a 10-in. iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup sugar; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Spoon cranberry sauce over butter mixture; sprinkle pecans over all. Set aside. , In a bowl, beat egg yolks until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar; beat well. Blend in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. Carefully spoon over cranberry mixture in skillet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in skillet; invert onto large serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Cranberries and pecans provide a wonderful addition to this upside down cake - a perfect homemade dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
3 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over low heat. Sprinkle brown sugar, cranberries and pecans in skillet. Remove from heat.
  • In large bowl, beat egg yolks with electric mixer on high speed until thick and pale. Gradually beat in granulated sugar. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture alternately with orange juice, beating after each addition just until smooth. Beat in vanilla and orange peel.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into skillet.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool 5 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over. Let pan remain over cake 1 minute so cranberry mixture can drizzle over cake. Remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple Cranberry Upside Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Thndrus

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pecans
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks (drained, reserve juice to add to water for as much liquid as called for by your cake mix)
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)

Steps:

  • Drain juice from pineapple and save.
  • Melt butter in a 9x13 baking dish in a 350°F oven.
  • Sprinkle in sugar nuts cranberries and pineapple.
  • Add water to the pineapple juice to equal the amount of liquid specified on the cake mix box.
  • Prepare cake mix as shown on package directions.
  • Spread mixture over fruit.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-45 min or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Invert cake onto a large serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 290.4, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 33.9, Protein 3.3

Cranberry-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This easy upside-down cake offers a sweet and tangy dessert. It's great for special events like Christmas or potlucks. Follow these tips to make sure your cake turns out perfectly every time.

  • Use fresh or thawed cranberries instead of sweetened cranberry. You need an equal amount of cranberries and pineapple to make this cake
  • If the cranberries are too hard, you can flash them in boiling water for a minute to soften them slightly.
  • Slice the pineapple slices very thin so that they cook evenly.
  • Use butter instead of oil. The butter will impart a richer taste.
  • Make sure the butter is very soft before creaming it together with the sugar. This will allow for a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until it is very light and fluffy. This is an important step that will ensure your cake is light and airy.
  • Do not overcook the cake. The toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.

Conclusion

Cranberry-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a delightful and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. The tangy cranberries and sweet pineapple are a delicious combination and the crunchy pecan topping takes this cake over the top. Follow these tips to make sure your Cranberry-Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is perfect every time.

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