Description
Indulge in a slice of Orange Upside-Down Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant sweetness of juicy oranges with a rich, buttery cake. The caramelized orange topping creates a stunning presentation, making it perfect for any occasion—from brunch gatherings to cozy afternoons. Easy to make yet impressively elegant, this cake will transport your taste buds straight to citrus paradise!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium fresh oranges
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Slice oranges into thin rounds and remove seeds. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Pour caramel into the prepared pan and arrange orange slices on top.
- Cream remaining butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter over arranged oranges and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Experiment with grapefruits or tangerines for different flavors. - Add vanilla extract or almond flavoring for extra depth. - Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.