Description
A citrusy twist on the classic upside-down cake, featuring caramelized orange slices on top of a moist, buttery cake. Perfect for any citrus lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Caramelized Oranges:
- 2 oranges, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- To make the caramelized oranges, melt the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and bubbly. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan and arrange the orange slices on top, overlapping slightly. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and orange juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the caramelized oranges in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg