Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Orange Upside Down Cake, a stunning dessert that brings together the vibrant hues of candied blood oranges and zesty orange juice. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a casual brunch with friends. With its moist texture and bright citrus notes, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your baking collection. Serve it warm with ice cream or enjoy it chilled for a refreshing treat—either way, it’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

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1 blood orange
1 navel orange
2 cups water
1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for topping)
4 tsps grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsps baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for batter)
⅓ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup sour cream
3 large eggs

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Instructions

Prepare the Citrus Topping: Slice both oranges thinly. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Add orange slices and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Make the Batter: In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another, mix butter, sour cream, eggs, zest, and juice until combined. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients.
Assemble: Arrange candied orange slices in the pan and pour batter over them evenly.
Bake: Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 265
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 158mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 61mg