Cranberry-Pecan Upside-Down Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A delightful upside-down cake featuring tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, topped with a rich butterscotch glaze. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup Kraft butterscotch topping
  • 1/3 cup Parkay margarine
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange cranberries and chopped pecans in the bottom of a greased 8-inch square pan.
  3. Pour Kraft butterscotch topping over the fruit and nut mixture.
  4. Cream together Parkay margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Blend in the egg and vanilla extract.
  6. Add the combined dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) alternately with milk to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Pour the batter over the topping mixture in the pan.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Immediately invert the cake onto a serving platter while still warm.
  10. Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

655 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 22.9g 29% DV
Carbs 98g 36% DV
Fiber 5.7g 20% DV
Sugar 33.9g 68% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12495.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 445.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.4mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1666.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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