Description
Experience the delightful burst of citrus in every slice of this irresistible Orange Upside Down Cake. This stunning dessert features caramelized blood orange and navel orange slices that provide a beautiful presentation and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to brunch with friends, this cake is not only visually appealing but also simple to make. The moist texture, enriched with sour cream, ensures each bite is packed with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 blood orange
- 1 navel orange
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 4 tsps grated orange zest
- 1 cup strained fresh orange juice
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Slice blood and navel oranges into thin rounds.
- In a saucepan, combine water and 1 cup sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Add orange slices and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, zest, butter, sour cream, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the candied syrup into a greased cake pan; arrange candied orange slices on top and pour batter over them.
- 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 to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg