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Upside Down Orange Cake
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A unique cake made with whole oranges, caramelized for a delightful flavor.
00:35:00 total
Serves 8
medium
Cake Dessert
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Ingredients
- oranges - 6 whole (1200 g) (peeled)
- canola butter - 50 g (in aluminum foil)
- brown sugar - 150 g (for caramelizing)
- medium eggs - 3 (for the dough)
- granulated sugar - 150 g (for the dough)
- unsalted butter - 150 g (wrapped in aluminum foil)
- all-purpose flour - 150 g (for the dough)
- baking powder - 2 teaspoons (for the dough)
- vanilla pods - 2 (for flavor)
- orange zest - from 1 orange (for flavor)
- salt - to taste (for serving)
- ice cream - to taste (for serving)
- diosmy leaves - to taste (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: In a frying pan, add brown sugar and melted canola butter. Heat until caramelized.
- Prepare the Oranges: Peel the oranges and cut them in half.
- Caramelize the Oranges: Place the orange halves cut side down in the caramel mixture.
- Bake the Oranges: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake at 170°C for 20 minutes.
- Make the Syrup: Remove the oranges and boil the released juice until it thickens into syrup.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter. In a mixer, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add melted butter to the egg mixture, then add orange zest, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter over the caramelized oranges in the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Invert the cake onto a serving tray and serve with ice cream and diosmy leaves.
