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Orange-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

By: Carrie Zuhlke

"I'm lucky enough to have my great-grandmother's cookbook. In it are numerous tried-and-true recipes that she and my grandmother served our family through the years. --Carrie Zuhlke, Fostoria, Michigan"

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and chopped
BATTER:
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup orange juice

Directions

Combine the brown sugar and butter; spread evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cranberries and oranges; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice. Spread over cranberry mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Run a knife around edges of pan; immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.