Description
A moist and citrusy cake with caramelized orange slices on top. Simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Slice oranges thinly and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar evenly over the oranges.
- In a bowl, cream butter and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk.
- Stir in vanilla. Pour batter over oranges in the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges for best flavor.
- Let cake cool slightly before inverting to prevent crumbling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange cake, upside down cake, citrus dessert