Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake

Blood oranges get their name from their deep red color, which is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant pigment.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 large Blood oranges
• 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Slice the blood oranges into thin rounds and remove any seeds.
3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
4. Arrange the blood orange slices on top of the sugar mixture in the pan.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a large bowl, cream together the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
8. Pour the batter over the blood orange slices in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
11. Serve the blood orange upside-down cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.