How to Make Pineapple and Cranberry Upside-Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pineapple and cranberry upside-down cake is a delightful and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is a twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, adding a tart and tangy flavor with the addition of cranberries. The combination of the sweet pineapple and the tart cranberries creates a perfect balance of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is surprisingly easy to make. The cake is ma...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup margarine, softened
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup margarine, melted
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine juice from crushed pineapple and pineapple tidbits to get 1 cup. Reserve remaining juice for another use or discard.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup pineapple juice, eggs, and softened margarine in a bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Pour melted margarine into a 9x13-inch cake pan. Spread brown sugar over top and pat down. Evenly spread crushed pineapple over top, followed by pineapple tidbits. Spread cranberries over top, then pour in the prepared cake batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before flipping onto a plate.
  • Nutrition

    392 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 405mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg