How much I love fruit desserts! I must say they are among my favorites. The upside-down orange cake is a simple pantry dessert, ideal for breakfast, a snack, or to complete a meal. Loved by both adults and children, this orange cake will surely become one of your favorites. It’s quite quick to make, just the time to prepare the fruit, beat the eggs, and off to the oven. After only 40 minutes, you’ll take out a delicious cake, whose aroma will flood the entire house. So, why wait? Let’s go to the kitchen and prepare this delightful cake together.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients for the Upside-Down Orange Cake
- 3 oranges
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 1/2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 3 eggs
What You Need for the Upside-Down Orange Cake
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Pan
- Parchment Paper
Procedure for the Upside-Down Orange Cake
Let’s prepare the Upside-Down Orange Cake together. First, melt the butter.
This can be done by placing the butter in a small bowl, which will then be placed in a small saucepan with water at the bottom.
Melt it over low heat on the stove, or by placing the bowl directly in the microwave.
The butter should be used cold, so once it is completely melted, remove it and let it cool.
In the meantime, focus on preparing the fruit. I recommend always using organic fruit when using the peel.
Peel two of the three oranges and remove the white part. Cut them into slices half a centimeter thick and set aside.
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the sugar, and beat with a whisk until it becomes a soft and frothy cream. Add the melted butter slowly.
Add the zest and juice of one orange, then also the flour and sifted baking powder, gradually incorporating them with a whisk.
Pour the mixture over the oranges and bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 40 minutes, adjusting to your appliance’s temperatures as thermostats do not all work the same way.
Once the toothpick test is done and you see that the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven, wait 10 minutes and flip the pan onto a serving plate.
Remove the parchment paper and brush the surface of the cake with honey, softened by a brief passage in hot water or in the microwave.
The upside-down orange cake is now ready to be enjoyed in all its goodness!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I store it?
Covered with a glass dome or in an airtight container and left in the pantry for a couple of days.
Can I use the oranges with the peel?
Of course you can, but keep in mind that the oranges must be organic and they might give the cake a slightly bitter taste.
