Delicious Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake Recipe
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around a request for a recipe for an Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake, which a participant recalls making at a show several years ago. Various participants share their experiences and thoughts related to the recipe and its components.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal, Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant recalls making the Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake at a show five years ago and describes it as delicious, expressing a desire to find the recipe.
- Another participant provides a recipe for a Cranberry-Orange Cake, suggesting it might be similar to what the original poster is looking for, detailing ingredients and preparation steps.
- One participant describes their memory of the cake, noting it had brown sugar butter and cranberries on the bottom, with cake mix on top, emphasizing the upside-down aspect.
- Another participant expresses enthusiasm for the cake and encourages the original poster to share any findings from their director's notes.
- A participant expresses gladness that the original poster enjoyed the cake at a show but admits they do not have the recipe, suggesting that others in the community might help.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the specific recipe for the Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake, with no clear consensus on its exact ingredients or preparation method.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal memories and experiences related to the cake, highlighting the community aspect of seeking and sharing recipes.
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Consultants and community members interested in cake recipes or those who have previously enjoyed the Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake may find this discussion relevant.
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Cranberry-Orange Cake
Makes:16 servings
Cake
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® golden vanilla or yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup water - or half OJ/half water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange peel - I used zest of whole orange
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped (do not thaw frozen cranberries)
Powdered sugar, if desired
Orange Sauce, if desired
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter (recommends use less)
1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour, or spray with baking spray with flour, 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
2. In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, melted butter, orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Fold in cranberries. Spread in pan.
3. Bake 57 to 63 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. OR bake in 12 inch PC skillet at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
4. In 1-quart saucepan, cook all sauce ingredients over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve warm or cool sauce with cake.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 63 to 69 minutes. For Orange Butter Sauce, increase flour to 2 tablespoons. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, then cook 4 minutes longer.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 360mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 20g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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I think my director has found some old show notes I can use...but if anyone else has the whole recipe, I'd love to have it again!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients do I need for the Delicious Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake?
To make the Delicious Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake, you will need fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, butter, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. You may also want to have some additional sugar for the topping and optional spices like cinnamon for added flavor.
How do I prepare the skillet for the Upside Down Cranberry Cake?
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle sugar evenly over the butter, then add the cranberries on top. This creates a caramelized layer that will be the topping of your cake.
Can I use a different type of fruit instead of cranberries?
Yes, you can substitute cranberries with other fruits such as blueberries, sliced peaches, or apples. Just keep in mind that the sweetness and tartness of the fruit will affect the overall flavor of the cake, so you may need to adjust the sugar accordingly.
How long should I bake the Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake?
Bake the cake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it towards the end of the baking time to prevent overcooking.
How do I serve the Upside Down Cranberry Skillet Cake?
Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, and consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat!
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