Description
Transform fresh oranges into a glossy, caramelized masterpiece with this Delicious Upside Down Orange Cake Recipe. Perfect for dessert or tea time, it’s citrusy, sweet, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/4 cup fresh orange juice
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Zest of 1 large orange
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2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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Optional: 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
Instructions
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Grease a 9-inch round pan, sprinkle with brown sugar, and arrange orange slices at the bottom.
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Cream butter and sugar until light, beat in eggs and vanilla, then add orange zest.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients with milk and orange juice.
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Pour batter over orange slices and smooth the top.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 10–15 minutes, run a knife around edges, invert onto a serving plate, and tap gently to release oranges.
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Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins