Description
Indulge in the delightful Orange Upside Down Cake, a stunning dessert that showcases the bright flavors of blood and navel oranges. This cake is perfect for brunches, celebrations, or simply as an afternoon treat. Topped with beautifully candied orange slices, it combines a moist texture with a refreshing citrus flavor that will impress your guests. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, this cake is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 blood orange
- 1 navel orange
- 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1 cup strained fresh orange juice
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Slice both oranges into thin rounds and remove any seeds.
- Simmer the orange slices in water and sugar until tender to create a candied topping.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; cream butter and sugar in another.
- Add eggs, sour cream, zest, and orange juice to the butter mixture until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; pour over candied oranges in a greased pan.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg