Upside-Down Orange Cake
Ingredients
For the caramelized oranges:
For the cake batter:
For the syrup:
Instructions
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Prepare the Oranges:
- Wash the oranges in warm water with baking soda.
- Grate the orange peel and set it aside.
- Cut the oranges into thin slices.
- In a bowl, mix ⅓ cup sugar, ½ cup water, and 2 tbsp orange juice.
- Soak the orange slices in this syrup for a few minutes.
- Arrange the orange slices on the bottom of a 20 cm pan.
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Make the Cake Batter:
- Mix the 200 g sugar with the grated orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla.
- Add 2 tbsp orange juice and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate flour into the mixture.
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Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter over the arranged orange slices in the pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Prepare the Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining syrup, juice of ½ blood orange, and 2 tbsp sugar.
- Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Final Touch:
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool for a few minutes.
- Flip it upside down onto a plate so the caramelized oranges are on top.
- Drizzle with the prepared orange syrup.
A moist and fragrant cake with a caramelized orange topping—perfect for citrus lovers!
