UPSIDE-DOWN CRANBERRY-ORANGE CAKE
This sweet-tart upside-down cake is perfect for a holiday dessert or anytime fresh cranberries are in season.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter just the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan.
- For the caramel topping: Stir the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring, and gently swirl the saucepan occasionally until the mixture is the color of light amber, 6 to 8 minutes. If needed, brush any sugar crystals off the side of the saucepan with a wet pastry brush. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and carefully whisk in the butter (take care: the mixture can bubble up considerably). Pour the caramel into the prepared cake pan, tilting the pan to cover most of the bottom (be careful: the pan will be very hot from the caramel). Scatter the cranberries over the caramel.
- For the cake: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition and scraping down the side of the bowl as needed, then beat in the vanilla and orange zest. Whisk together the milk and sour cream in a small bowl. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk-sour cream mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter over the cranberries in the cake pan, and spread evenly. Bake until the cake is golden brown and bounces back when pressed and a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center, 50 to 60 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to separate it from the pan. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack until just cool enough to handle, 20 to 30 minutes. Invert a serving platter over the cake pan and, while holding them together, quickly flip them over so the cake unmolds, cranberry-side up. Let cool completely. Cut into wedges, and serve.
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Jacob-303
[email protected]I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm really happy with how it turned out.
Mhar Razzaq
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Unathi Makalane
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake didn't look as pretty as the one in the picture.
Mr Ashish
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and everyone will love it.
Victor Yegon
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks when it's upside down. It's so festive and elegant.
waleska Baez
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cranberries and oranges really shine through.
Fahmeeda Akhlaq
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so simple to make. It's definitely a recipe I'll use again.
David Ortiz
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries.
Op Girl
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Grace Ojofu
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I might have used too much sugar. I'll try it again with less sugar next time.
George Dufficy
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they all raved about it. It's a keeper!
Milton Victory
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cranberries, but I loved this cake! The oranges really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
Ibrahim Alif
[email protected]This cake is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to try it.
Wilson Okoh
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a special occasion dessert.
Sharon Naumchik
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and festive. I love the combination of cranberries and oranges. It's the perfect cake to serve at a holiday party.
Shamila Minhaj
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear.
Chris Kay
[email protected]This cranberry orange upside-down cake was a hit! The tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the oranges complemented each other perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.