Best 8 Cranberrypineapple Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and festive cake to brighten up your holiday gathering? Look no further than cranberry pineapple cake! This delightful dessert combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of pineapple, creating a flavor that is both unique and irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect cranberry pineapple cake, ensuring that your next celebration is a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE GELATIN MOLD



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This cranberry mold has become a tradition in our home during the holidays. You can use a blender to combine the cranberries and oranges if you don't have a food processor. -Bethany Ring, Conneaut, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and cut into segments
1/2 cup honey
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. Place reserved juice in a small saucepan. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand for 1 minute or until softened. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat., In a food processor, combine cranberries and oranges; cover and pulse until chunky. Add honey and pineapple; cover and pulse just until blended. Stir in juice mixture. Transfer to a 6-cup mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm., Unmold onto a serving platter. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

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

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 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

CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE RELISH



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Provided by Sharon Blonder Leff

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Pineapple     Walnut     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in its own juice
2 12-ounce packages cranberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple thoroughly in sieve set over large measuring cup. Add enough water to juices in cup to measure 2 cups liquid. Place liquid in large non-aluminum saucepan. Add cranberries and sugar. Stir over high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Continue to boil until most berries pop open and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in drained pineapple, walnuts, lemon juice and cloves. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate uncovered until cold, about 2 hours; cover. (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE BREAD



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A delightfully fruity bread with healthy substitutes for butter and sugar.

Provided by Ron F. Lawrence

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 ⅛ cups water
2 ½ cups bread flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground mace
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 cup dried cranberries
2 dried pineapple rings, finely chopped
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, mace, powdered milk, salt, cranberries, and pineapple. Add this mixture as you would normally add dry ingredients to your bread machine.
  • Add all the ingredients to the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  • Set your bread machine to Basic Loaf, and check to see that the dough forms a ball without excess moisture. May have to add a little more bread flour, no more than a tablespoon, so that the dough forms a nice solid ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 247.2 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter cake, use more pineapple juice in the batter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your baking pan before adding the batter, to prevent sticking.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For a creamier frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to decorate the cake.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Pineapple Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of cranberries and pineapple gives the cake a unique and flavorful taste, while the cream cheese frosting adds a touch of sweetness and richness. Whether you are serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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