Description
This Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a delicious, festive dessert combining tart cranberries and sweet pineapple with a rich, buttery cake. The caramelized brown sugar topping and juicy fruit make it a perfect holiday treat or a unique dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
8 slices canned pineapple, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the pan and evenly sprinkle brown sugar over it.
- Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer over the brown sugar and scatter the cranberries in the gaps.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in vanilla extract.
- Stir in sour cream, followed by alternating additions of dry ingredients and milk. Mix until smooth.
- Carefully spread the batter over the pineapple and cranberries in the cake pan. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Feel free to make this cake ahead of time. It keeps well at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.
For added texture, you can sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top before the fruit layer.
This cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a luxurious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
