Description
Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that brings warmth and cheer to any gathering. This stunning cake features a golden, fluffy base topped with tart cranberries caramelized in a buttery brown sugar mixture. Perfect for family celebrations or cozy winter evenings, every slice offers a mouthwatering blend of sweet and tart flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread cranberries evenly in the bottom of the Bundt pan, then pour the butter mixture over them.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter over cranberries in the Bundt pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg