Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
A delightful twist on the classic upside-down cake, this Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet tropical flavor of pineapple, baked to perfection with a moist cake batter beneath a caramelized fruit topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Fruit Topping
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup pineapple slices or chunks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Cake Batter
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- Ingredients needed to prepare cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit topping: In a 9-inch round cake pan, evenly sprinkle the 1/2 cup granulated sugar over the bottom. Arrange the cranberries and pineapple slices or chunks attractively over the sugar layer.
- Mix the cake batter: Prepare the cake batter according to the cake mix package instructions, combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water as directed.
- Pour the batter: Gently pour the prepared cake batter over the arranged fruit, ensuring it covers the fruit evenly.
- Bake the cake: Place the cake pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and flip the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized cranberry and pineapple topping.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries and pineapple for best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the sugar is well distributed on the bottom of the pan to create a caramelized topping.
- You can substitute the cake mix with your favorite homemade vanilla cake batter.
- Cool the cake slightly before flipping to prevent the topping from sticking to the pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
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