Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a perfect blend of sweet pineapple and tart cranberries topped with a luscious brown sugar caramel glaze. These individual-sized cakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for any occasion, from festive holiday gatherings to special family celebrations. Each cake offers a unique taste experience that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen cranberries
- Granulated sugar
- Orange zest
- Canned pineapple rings
- Butter
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Buttermilk
- Baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry sauce by cooking cranberries with sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice until softened and bursting. Cool.
- Grease six 4-inch springform pans and line with parchment paper.
- Make the caramel glaze by mixing butter and sugars until fluffy; distribute among pans, then layer cranberry sauce and pineapple rings on top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In separate bowls, beat egg whites until frothy and cream butter with sugars. Combine flour mixture and buttermilk into the wet mix alternately.
- Gently fold egg whites into the batter, divide among prepared pans, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool slightly before removing from pans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg