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Upside Down Orange Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Upside Down Orange Cake is a vibrant and delightful dessert featuring juicy caramelized orange slices baked into a soft, fluffy cake infused with fresh orange flavor. Perfect for special occasions or as a stunning centerpiece, this cake combines the tangy brightness of citrus with a tender crumb, topped with a beautifully caramelized orange layer.

Ingredients

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For the Topping:

  • 2 large oranges, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Caramel Base: Melt the butter and sugar together over low heat until combined and pour this caramel mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
  3. Arrange Orange Slices: Lay out the thinly sliced orange pieces evenly on top of the caramel layer to create an attractive base.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender crumb.
  6. Add Eggs and Flavors: Beat the eggs in one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the cake.
  8. Pour Batter Over Oranges: Carefully pour the cake batter over the arranged orange slices in the pan, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  10. Cool and Invert: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized orange topping.
  11. Serve: Slice and serve as is, or accompanying with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent touch.

Notes

  • Use blood oranges instead of regular oranges for a more vibrant and dramatic visual appeal.
  • Serving the cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream enhances the flavor and texture.
  • The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld together.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/upside-down-orange-cake-recipe/