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Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake

Delightful Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake for the Holidays

This Cranberry Upside Down Bundt Cake is a festive centerpiece, combining vibrant cranberries with warm spices for a delightful dessert perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar dark brown preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup water or milk for richness
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 pieces eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
Optional Garnish
  • fresh cranberries for decoration
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until combined and bubbly. Pour into the prepared bundt pan and layer with 2 cups of fresh cranberries.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 box of vanilla cake mix, 1 cup of water, ½ cup of vegetable oil, 3 room-temperature eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Spoon the cake batter over the cranberry topping in the bundt pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Keep an eye on it to avoid over-baking.
  6. Let the cake cool in the bundt pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature alongside ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature eggs and melt butter gently for best results. Check oven temperature for even baking.

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