Description
Indulge in this vibrant Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake featuring caramelized citrus atop a moist, fluffy base—perfect for gatherings or cozy dessert moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 blood oranges, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared cake pan and arrange the orange slices on top.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into your wet mixture, alternating with milk until fully combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged oranges in your prepared pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing. You can substitute blood oranges with regular oranges or other citrus fruits like grapefruits for a different flavor twist. Adding spices such as cinnamon or cardamom can enhance flavor depth.