Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking an Orange Upside Down Cake, a dessert that beautifully showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges. This elegant cake features stunning layers of candied blood oranges, creating a visually appealing centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a family gathering, or simply treating yourself at home, this moist and tender cake is sure to impress. With its refreshing citrus notes and easy-to-follow instructions, baking this sweet treat is accessible for all skill levels. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an added touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 blood orange
- 1 navel orange
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 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
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the candied oranges by slicing both oranges thinly and simmering them in a mixture of water and sugar until tender. Let them cool in syrup.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, orange juice, and zest until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Grease a round cake pan and arrange candied orange slices at the bottom. Pour batter over the oranges.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg