Orange and Cardamom Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Orange and Cardamom Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 navel oranges; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Finely grated zest of 1 orange; Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Servings: persons

4 navel oranges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Using a knife, peel the oranges; be sure to remove all of the bitter white pith.
3
Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections into the bowl; pour off and reserve the juice for another use.
4
In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, melt the butter with the brown sugar and cardamom until moistened.
5
Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
6
Arrange the orange sections in the skillet in 2 concentric circles with all of the oranges facing the same direction.
7
Pack the oranges tightly together and place 1 orange section in the center to fill the empty space.
8
In a small bowl, mix the flour with the cardamom, baking powder and salt.
9
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy.
10
Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
11
Stir in half of the dry ingredients, then stir in the milk, vanilla and orange zest.
12
Stir in the remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
13
Spoon the batter over the orange sections.
14
Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake springs back when pressed.
15
Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a platter.
16
Serve with whipped cream.

793

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 navel oranges, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Orange and Cardamom Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange and Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

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