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Blood Orange Upside Down Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Blood Orange Upside Down Cake is a vibrant, citrus-infused treat perfect for showcasing the unique flavor of blood oranges. The cake features a caramelized topping of raw sugar and thinly sliced blood oranges baked to golden perfection beneath a moist, tender buttermilk-flavored crumb. It’s an eye-catching and delicious dessert ideal for any occasion, combining bright tangy notes with a rich buttery base.

Ingredients

Topping

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar
  • 2 blood oranges, sliced thin with seeds removed

Cake Batter

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 heaping teaspoon blood orange zest (approx. 1 blood orange)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 10-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy release.
  2. Create the Topping: Evenly scatter the raw sugar over the bottom of the cake pan, then arrange the thinly sliced blood oranges on top of the sugar in a single layer.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolk, buttermilk, melted and cooled unsalted butter, blood orange zest, and fresh blood orange juice until smooth.
  5. Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined. It’s fine if some dry flour spots remain to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter evenly over the prepared orange slices and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the sides start pulling away from the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Invert: Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the cake onto a large plate. Gently release the cake from the pan to reveal the caramelized blood orange topping.

Notes

  • For a more intense orange flavor, use freshly grated blood orange zest and fresh juice.
  • Make sure the melted butter is cooled to avoid cooking the eggs when mixed.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
  • If blood oranges are out of season, navel or Cara Cara oranges can be used as substitutes, though flavor will differ.
  • Serve the cake slightly warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/blood-orange-upside-down-cake-recipe/