Upside-Down Blood Orange Cake
Blood oranges get their name from their deep red or maroon-colored flesh, which resembles blood.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Upside-Down Blood Orange Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Cut the blood oranges into thin slices and remove any seeds.
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Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the greased cake pan.
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Arrange the blood orange slices in a single layer on top of the sugar mixture.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter over the blood orange slices in the cake pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, invert the cake onto a serving plate and let it cool completely.
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Serve the upside-down blood orange cake and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
