Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a charming twist on a classic dessert. These individual-sized cakes feature a luscious caramel glaze that perfectly complements the sweet pineapple and tart cranberries, making them an ideal treat for holidays or special gatherings. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, beautifully presented in mini portions that are perfect for sharing. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing finish, these cakes are sure to impress your guests and become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 – 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 oz butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 rings canned pineapple
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare cranberry sauce by cooking cranberries with sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice until softened. Let cool.
- Grease six 4-inch springform pans and line with parchment paper.
- Make the glaze by combining butter, sugars, and vanilla; spread evenly in pans.
- Layer cranberry sauce and pineapple rings in prepared pans.
- Mix batter by combining eggs, sugars, and dry ingredients; fold in beaten egg whites gently.
- Distribute batter into pans and bake at 350°F for about 30–35 minutes.
- Cool briefly before flipping onto serving plates.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (110g)
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 63mg