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Upside Down Blood Orange Cake

Upside Down Blood Orange Cake

Upside Down Blood Orange Cake is a visually stunning dessert featuring a moist and flavorful cake topped with candied blood orange slices, creating a deliciously unique upside-down presentation. 
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Additional time2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes

Ingredients

For Candied Orange Slices:

  • 2 Blood Oranges
  • 120 ml Water
  • 120 g Sugar

For Cake:

  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • 1 Orange Zest
  • 40 ml Orange Juice
  • 30 ml Milk
  • 50 ml Extra Virgen Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 80 g Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 100 g Flour
  • 3 Egg Whites

Instructions

How to Make Candied Orange Slices:

  • Thinly slice 2 blood oranges.
  • In a saucepan, combine water and sugar.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the sliced blood oranges to the simmering syrup.
  • Cook for about 7 minutes until the orange slices are candied.
  • Remove the orange slices, place them on parchment paper and set aside.

How to Make the Cake:

  • Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, orange zest and orange juice until well combined.
  • Pour milk, extra virgin olive oil and vanilla extract and whisk well until combined.
  • Stir in sugar and salt and whisk until well combined.
  • Gradually sift in the flour, stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Place the candied orange slices at the bottom of a 20 cm cake mold.
  • In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in batches until fully incorporated.
  • Pour the cake batter over the candied orange slices in the mold.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool before inverting it onto a serving plate, revealing the beautiful candied orange topping.

Notes

Egg Whites: Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks for a light and fluffy cake. Be gentle when folding them into the batter to maintain the airy texture. 
Balanced Sweetness: Adjust the sugar quantity to your taste preference, keeping in mind the sweetness of the candied oranges. 
Candied Orange Slices: Pay attention to the candying process; simmer the orange slices until they are tender and the syrup has thickened, ensuring a sweet and vibrant topping. 
Proper Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a plate. This prevents it from breaking apart and ensures a neat presentation. 
Serve Fresh: Enjoy the cake while it's fresh for the best taste and texture. 

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg