Cranberry Pecan Upside Downcake Food

CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place 4 tablespoons of butter in a 9 inch cake pan. (The pan should have at least a 2 1/2 inch rim.) Place the pan in heated oven for 4 to 5 minutes until the butter is fully melted. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and orange zest (optional). Spread the sugar mixture evenly across the bottom of the cake pan. Spread out the cranberries in an even layer over the butter and sugar mix.
• To make the cake, begin by using a wooden spoon to cream together the butter, sugar and egg yolk for about 30 seconds. Switching over to a whisk, stir in the eggs one at a time. Continue to whisk another minute until the sugar crystals dissolve. Whisk in the vanilla extract, salt and sour cream.
• Sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
• Pour the batter over the cranberries and bake for 50 to 65 minutes. When done, the center of the cake should be dry to the touch and spring back when lightly poked.
• Remove the cake from the oven and set on a rack for 5 to 10 minutes (no longer as the bottom begins to set as it cools).
• Run a knife around the edge of the pan. Invert cake onto a serving plate and remove pan. Let it rest an additional 15 minutes before serving.
• Best served warm.

CRANBERRY-PECAN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and ⅓ cup butter. Bring to a low boil, then pour into the bottom of the cake pan. Sprinkle the cranberries and pecans evenly across the mixture.
• In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated, then stir in the vanilla.
• Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the flour. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• For the cranberries: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with butter. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment and butter the parchment.
• Mix the cranberries, butter, sugar, orange zest and juice in the prepared cake pan until well coated. (The butter will start to clump up from the cold fruit, and that is okay.) Bake until the cranberries are very soft and caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes.
• For the cake: Meanwhile, beat the butter, sugar, cream, eggs, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
• Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the cake batter on top of the cranberries and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula (the juice from the cranberries will float on top of the cake a little). Tap the pan on the counter three times to evenly distribute the batter. Bake until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes.
• Cool the cake on the prepared rack for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto the rack and remove the parchment. Put any cranberries that fall off or that stick to the pan on top of the cake. Let cool completely on the rack, about 1 hour. Brush the top with the honey and dollop whipped cream in the center of the cake before serving.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Rub the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon and allspice. Sprinkle mixture evenly over bottom of pan; arrange cranberries in a single layer on top.
• With an electric mixer, cream remaining 6 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well combined. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture in three batches, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
• Spoon batter over cranberries in pan, and smooth top. Place pan on a baking sheet; bake cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake; invert onto a rimmed platter.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet.
• Add 1 cup sugar and stir 3 minutes over medium heat.
• Remove from heat.
• Spoon cranberry sauce over butter mixture; sprinkle with pecans.
• Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl , beat egg yolks until foamy.
• Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar; beat well.
• Blend in orange juice.
• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Add to egg mixture.
• Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
• Carefully spoon over topping in skillet.
• Bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until cake test done.
• Cool 5 minutes in skillet; invert onto large serving plate.
• Serve warm.

CRANBERRY PECAN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
• Spread the cranberries evenly over the bottom of the baking dish, and sprinkle the pecans over the cranberries. Spoon 1 cup of sugar over the cranberries and pecans.
• Place the eggs into the work bowl of an electric mixer, and beat on high speed about 1 minute, until the eggs are foamy. Beat in 1 cup of sugar, the flour, melted butter, and milk, and beat on Low until just mixed. The batter will be thick. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry-pecan mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, so the cranberry-pecan layer is on top. Let cool 30 minutes before serving.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE - DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
• Add water to juice to measure 1-1/4 cups; set aside.
• Pour butter into a greased 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter, then cranberries and walnuts.
• Top with pineapple.
• Keep all fairly even.
• In mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, eggs, oil and reserved pineapple juice.
• Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a large serving platter.
• (Top will have an uneven appearance).
• Cool down to room temperature.
• Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Break up the cranberry sauce and spread it over the bottom of a 13 inch X 9 inch X 2 inch baking pan. Dot the cranberry sauce with bits of butter.
• Prepare the batter from the cake mix following package directions and pour evenly over the cranberry sauce in the pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes, or until it is done. Cut into squares, turning each upside down as you place each on a plate. Serve warm.

PUMPKIN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH CRANBERRY PECAN TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper Mix the butter and brown sugar until smooth and pour into the pan Combine the cranberries and pecans and pour them over the brown sugar mixture In a bowl, beat the eggs and then add the pumpkin puree, oil, applesauce, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt Carefully spread the batter over the cranberry-pecan topping.
• Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 40 minutes) Let cool for 10 minutes Run a knife around the edges, place a large plate or platter over the cake, and invert Remove the pan and carefully peel off parchmen.

LEFTOVER CRANBERRY SAUCE PANCAKES WITH PECANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the milk, cranberry sauce, butter, and vanilla.
• Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and whisk together just until incorporated. Stir in the pecans.
• Heat a non-stick griddle to 350 degrees, or place a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add a little butter, if desired (it's not necessary if you're using non-stick equipment), and pour 1/3 cupfuls onto hot griddle/pan. Cook until the pancakes begin to look a little dry around the edges and start to form bubbles, about 1 minute. Flip and cook for another minute until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
• Serve topped with maple syrup, an extra spoonful of cranberry sauce, and a sprinkling of chopped pecans, if desired.

PUMPKIN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH CRANBERRY PECAN TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Line the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
• Pour the brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries and pecans; place them in the pan over the brown sugar mixture.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, and oil.
• In another bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• Stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture.
• Carefully spread the batter over the cranberry pecan topping.
• Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• Place a large plate or platter on top of the cake.
• Invert the cake and plate together, then remove the pan.
• Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
• Let cool completely before serving.
• Serve with Chantilly Cream, optionally.
• For Chantilly Cream: Whisk the cream, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
• The cream should hold its shape but still be satiny in appearance.
• It should never be grainy.