Can this be prepared in advance?

Prepare the cranberry topping up to 3 days in advance and store in the fridge. The finished cake will keep for 3 days, but whipped cream must be made within 24 hours of serving for best flavor and texture.

Can I prepare this as a bundt cake?

Yes, instead of two 8-inch cakes, this recipe can be made in a single fluted tube cake pan. Be sure to liberally grease the pan to ensure a smooth release.

Can I use frozen ingredients instead of fresh?

Yes, either fresh or frozen cranberries can be used. Just be sure to thaw frozen cranberries before making the topping.

Cranberry-Orange Upside-Down Cake

Name: Cranberry-Orange Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted; 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed; 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries; 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix; 1 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Ingredients:12
Servings:16

Melinda SekelaUpdated 11/05/2024

Cranberry-Orange Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients:12
Servings:16

A fun flip on a classic Thanksgiving dessert flavor, this upside-down cake showcases brilliant red, tart cranberries paired with a bright and vibrant orange-flavored cake. A simple base layer of cranberries, brown sugar, and butter caramelizes at the bottom of the cake and is a real showstopper when flipped to serve. Top each slice of this sweet treat with a citrusy orange whipped cream. Cooking this holiday season can be an all-day affair, so save some time with a dessert that comes together in minutes and will wow your dinner guests.

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