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Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a charming dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of pineapple in individual servings. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in, these mini cakes are topped with a luscious brown sugar caramel glaze that elevates each bite into a celebration. This simple yet impressive recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of joy. Gather your ingredients and let’s create a masterpiece sure to impress friends and family!

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 – 1 cup (100 – 200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (213 grams) dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (39 grams) corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt, OR 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 sliced rings of canned pineapple
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (175 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) butter
  • 1/4 cup (53 grams) dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (28 grams) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon table salt, OR 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) buttermilk, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cranberry sauce by cooking cranberries with sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice until bubbly.
  2. Cool the sauce and set aside. Grease springform pans and prepare parchment paper circles.
  3. Make the caramel glaze by beating butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
  4. Layer caramel in pans, followed by cranberry sauce and pineapple rings.
  5. Preheat the oven and prepare the cake batter by creaming butter and sugars, then incorporating eggs and dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in whipped egg whites gently before dividing batter between pans.
  7. Bake until golden brown; cool briefly before unmolding.

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