Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake
Blood oranges get their vibrant red color from anthocyanins, which are pigments not commonly found in citrus fruits.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Cut the blood oranges into thin slices and arrange them in the bottom of the cake pan.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat until smooth. Pour the mixture over the orange slices.
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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 granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture and milk to the sugar mixture, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
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Pour the batter over the orange slices in the cake pan.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
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Serve the blood orange upside-down cake warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- 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.
