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Cranberry upside-down coffee cake served on a white plate, topped with caramelized pecans and fresh cranberries

Cranberry Upside-Down Coffee Cake

This cranberry upside-down coffee cake is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and caramelized pecans, perfectly baked for a moist, flavorful dessert. An easy cranberry coffee cake recipe, it offers a guilt-free treat that's great for gatherings or a quick snack with your coffee.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • cup packed brown sugar
  • cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cups cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the exterior of a 9-inch springform pan snugly with aluminum foil to prevent leaks.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set this dry mix aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar and ⅓ cup of butter. Stir constantly until the mixture boils. Carefully pour this caramel mixture into the bottom of your springform pan. Evenly sprinkle cranberries and chopped pecans on top.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the remaining butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Alternate adding the dry mixture and sour cream to the butter-sugar mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the batter over the cranberry-pecan layer in the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert the cake onto a serving platter. Lift off the pan and enjoy your warm creation!