Description
A delightful upside down orange cake featuring bright citrus, a tender crumb, and a glossy orange topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Slice the oranges thinly and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of the cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the oranges in the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The top (which is the bottom while baking) should look set and slightly caramelized at the edges.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Gently lift the pan off the cake so the orange slices shine on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, ensure the orange slices are thin and dry before baking. Serve warm for sticky slices or at room temperature for neater cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg