Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
  • 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
  • BATTER:
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  1. Combine the brown sugar and butter; spread evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cranberries and oranges; set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice. Spread over cranberry mixture.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Run a knife around edges of pan; immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
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