Slow-Cooker Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Health score
1%
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
200 min.
10
374kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Slow-Cooker Cranberry Upside-Down Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries convenience with a burst of seasonal taste. Imagine the sweet and tangy notes of fresh cranberries nestled beneath a moist, fluffy cake, all crafted effortlessly in your slow cooker. This recipe is not just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it’s about creating a memorable experience for family and friends.

With just a handful of ingredients, including the rich depth of brown sugar and the comforting warmth of butter, this cake is a testament to the beauty of simple baking. The slow cooker does all the hard work, allowing you to enjoy the enticing aroma wafting through your kitchen while you focus on other tasks or simply relax. In about three hours, you’ll have a stunning dessert that’s sure to impress.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this cake serves up to ten people, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or potlucks. The vibrant cranberries not only add a pop of color but also a refreshing tartness that balances the sweetness of the cake beautifully. Serve it warm, and watch as your guests savor each bite, leaving them craving more. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this easy yet elegant dessert that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted
  • cups cranberries fresh thawed ()
  • box cake mix yellow
  • cup 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line with foil, then spray foil.
  2. Stir together brown sugar and butter; spread evenly in bottom of slow cooker. Top with a single even layer of cranberries.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, cranberry juice, oil and eggs on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes.
  4. Pour evenly over cranberries in slow cooker.
  5. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 3 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Remove ceramic base from slow cooker; transfer to cooling rack to cool 10 minutes.
  7. Using foil as handles, carefully remove cake from slow cooker.
  8. Place large serving plate upside down on top of cake; quickly and carefully turn cake onto serving plate.
  9. Remove foil.
  10. Serve cake warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories374kcal
Protein4.04%
Fat22.57%
Carbs73.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.1
Glycemic Load
2.47
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.8960869415947%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
9.29mg
Delphinidin
1.53mg
Malvidin
0.09mg
Pelargonidin
0.06mg
Peonidin
9.83mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.87mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.19mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
1.33mg
Quercetin
2.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:373.53kcal
18.68%
Fat:9.53g
14.67%
Saturated Fat:4.5g
28.14%
Carbohydrates:69.77g
23.26%
Net Carbohydrates:68.41g
24.88%
Sugar:47.69g
52.99%
Cholesterol:61.31mg
20.44%
Sodium:402.81mg
17.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.84g
7.68%
Phosphorus:194.14mg
19.41%
Calcium:139.73mg
13.97%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.19%
Folate:42.2µg
10.55%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.95%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.44%
Iron:1.57mg
8.74%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.64%
Selenium:5.97µg
8.53%
Vitamin K:8.24µg
7.84%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.38%
Vitamin C:5.15mg
6.25%
Fiber:1.37g
5.46%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.85%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.8%
Vitamin A:236.48IU
4.73%
Copper:0.08mg
4.15%
Potassium:108.62mg
3.1%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.98%
Magnesium:11.57mg
2.89%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.33%