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cranberry walnut upsidedown cake

Cranberry Walnut Upside Down Cake

AKA Nantucket Pie
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Batter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Spring Form Pan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a 9- or 10-inch spring form pan.
  2. Spread the cranberries in the bottom of the pan.
  3. Toss the walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and sprinkle over the cranberries.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, 1 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter evenly over the cranberry mixture. Use a spatula to spread carefully.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Notes
Frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed. Omit the walnuts for a nut-free version. Can be served warm or room temperature