Nancy Silverton's Cranberry-Ginger Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Nancy Silverton's Cranberry-Ginger Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-inch knob of ginger; 8 ounces cranberries; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 cups white wine; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons maple sugar or dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon powdered ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon hot water; 3 tablespoons sour cream or creme fraiche; 4 egg whites; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar; Additional sour cream or creme fraiche for topping

Servings: persons

3-inch knob of ginger
8 ounces cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups white wine
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons maple sugar or dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon powdered ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water
3 tablespoons sour cream or creme fraiche
4 egg whites
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Additional sour cream or creme fraiche for topping

1
Slice ginger into 1/4-inch disks.
2
Combine with cinnamon and wine, and bring to a boil.
3
Turn off heat, add cranberries and allow cranberries to soak in this mixture until liquid cools.
4
Cranberries should be slightly soft but not mushy.
5
Heat butter with maple sugar in a 10-inch frying pan that can go into the oven.
6
Stir mixture until it melts.
7
Tilt pan to coat the bottom evenly; cool.
8
When maple-butter mixture is at room temperature, arrange drained cranberries in concentric circles in pan, starting in middle.
9
There should be a single layer of cranberries.
10
Set aside.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-inch knob of ginger, 8 ounces cranberries, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 1/2 cups white wine, and more.

Yes, Nancy Silverton's Cranberry-Ginger Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nancy Silverton's Cranberry-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

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