Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Health score
1%
Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
60 min.
15
324kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. Imagine a golden, fluffy cake topped with vibrant, juicy cranberries and zesty oranges, creating a stunning presentation that will impress your guests at any gathering.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this cake serves 15, making it an ideal choice for parties, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. The combination of fresh cranberries and oranges infuses the cake with a refreshing citrus flavor, while the brown sugar and butter create a luscious caramelized layer that enhances every bite. With a caloric count of 324 kcal per serving, it’s a delightful indulgence that won’t derail your dietary goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The process of inverting the cake reveals a beautiful, glistening top that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve it warm, and watch as your friends and family savor each mouthful of this deliciously moist cake. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this irresistible Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • cups cranberries fresh halved
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • medium navel oranges peeled chopped
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup shortening 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Combine the brown sugar and butter; spread evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle with cranberries and oranges; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and orange peel.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice.
  5. Spread over cranberry mixture.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein4.06%
Fat35.99%
Carbs59.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.61
Glycemic Load
21.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.1321739398915%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
6.19mg
Delphinidin
1.02mg
Malvidin
0.06mg
Pelargonidin
0.04mg
Peonidin
6.55mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.58mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
5.07mg
Naringenin
1.5mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.89mg
Quercetin
2.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:323.83kcal
16.19%
Fat:13.24g
20.36%
Saturated Fat:4.12g
25.77%
Carbohydrates:49.61g
16.54%
Net Carbohydrates:48.22g
17.54%
Sugar:34.62g
38.47%
Cholesterol:28.27mg
9.42%
Sodium:187.09mg
8.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.36g
6.72%
Vitamin C:17.55mg
21.28%
Selenium:7.96µg
11.38%
Folate:43.17µg
10.79%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.75%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.08%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.03%
Calcium:82.42mg
8.24%
Phosphorus:66.61mg
6.66%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.43%
Iron:1.14mg
6.36%
Vitamin K:6.38µg
6.07%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.75%
Fiber:1.39g
5.55%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.13%
Potassium:130.54mg
3.73%
Vitamin A:170.16IU
3.4%
Magnesium:11.71mg
2.93%
Copper:0.06mg
2.82%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.98%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%