Bask in the golden glow of this Sunshine Orange Upside-Down Cake, a dessert that promises a citrus-infused escape to a sweet, sunlit realm.
Ingredients for the Cake:
- 3 to 4 organic oranges, sliced and peeled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup natural creamy yogurt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
- Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Ingredients for the Orange Syrup:
- Juice of 2 organic oranges
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the orange slices at the bottom of a greased and lined cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
- Stream in the vegetable oil and yogurt, stirring to combine. Add the grated orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla bean seeds, mixing well.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Pour the batter gently over the orange slices in the cake pan, smoothing out the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by combining the orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool for a moment, then invert it onto a serving plate.
- Drizzle the warm orange syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak into the sponge.
Serve this radiant Sunshine Orange Upside-Down Cake as a dazzling centerpiece for brunch or a refreshing dessert, inviting a burst of citrus with every slice. 🍊🍰
