In the middle of this super cold weather, I whipped up a cake. A cozy, easy, ultimately delish cake, that has been inspired by the remains of Thanksgiving in my kitchen and pantry – cornmeal and cranberries. So a beautify, Cranberry Upside Down Cake. It is make with oodles of cranberries drenched in brown butter and brown sugar. So okay, the brown butter was a bit of an accident. A happy, nutty, and complex tasting accident.

There is something deeply satisfying about flipping a cake and seeing a glistening, ruby-red mosaic of cranberries staring back at you. This Cranberry Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake is the perfect bridge bet  ween seasons. It’s got the festive flair of the holidays, but the humble, golden crumb of a classic farmhouse bake. And with all its red and vibrant hues, it makes perfect timing for a valentines day dish. Serve it warm and cozy, maybe with a dollop of ice cream.

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