Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake: Juicy Twist on a Classic Delight
A delicious twist on a classic dessert, this Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake features vibrant flavors and a stunning presentation.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 blood oranges
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a round cake pan and prepare the blood oranges by slicing them into thin rounds.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in brown sugar until dissolved, spreading it evenly in the cake pan.
- Arrange the blood orange slices over the brown sugar mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and milk to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the oranges in the pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream.
- Try using other citrus fruits for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Blood Orange, Cake, Dessert, Upside-Down