ORANGE-CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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I'm lucky enough to have my great-grandmother's cookbook. In it are numerous tried-and-true recipes that she and my grandmother served our family through the years. -Carrie Zuhlke, Fostoria, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
BATTER:
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar and butter; spread evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cranberries and oranges; set aside. , In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice. Spread over cranberry mixture. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Run a knife around edges of pan; immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Carlos San
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This is the best upside-down cake I've ever had. The orange and cranberry flavors are amazing together.


Vicky Blues
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I've been looking for a good upside-down cake recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Kenneth Trent
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This cake is so pretty and festive. It's perfect for any holiday gathering.


Janet Melendez
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I'm not a big fan of cranberry, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I'm glad I did because it was delicious! The orange flavor really shines through.


Abdul aziz All mahdi
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange and cranberry flavors were a perfect combination.


KO Baby
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This cake is easy to make and always turns out great. I love the way the oranges and cranberries look on top.


Keearia Duncan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Kirstie Duthie
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Paola prosper
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I made this cake for Christmas and it was a huge success! It was so festive and delicious, and everyone loved it.


Otim JOSHUA EMMANUEL
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I'm not usually a fan of upside-down cakes, but this one changed my mind. The combination of orange, cranberry, and vanilla is just heavenly.


Rocky Debnath
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This is my new go-to upside-down cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the oranges and cranberries caramelize in the oven.


alikaan salan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Abosede Adewuyi
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This was an amazing cake! The orange and cranberry flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.