This upside down citrus cake is beautiful and delicious. Made with fresh oranges and grapefruit, it's the perfect dessert!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Upside Down Citrus Cake
Servings: 12servings
Ingredients
2Cara Cara oranges
2navel oranges
1grapefruitor other citrus of choice
½cupgranulated sugar
¼cupwater
½cupbutterroom temperature
⅓cupgranulated sugar
⅓cupbrown sugar
2large eggsroom temperature
3tablespoonsfreshly squeezed orange juice
1tablespoonorange zest
1tablespoonvanilla extract
1 ½cupsplus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonsalt
⅔cupplain non- or low-fat yogurt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
Slice the citrus ¼-inch thick, leaving the skin on. Using a paring knife, carefully remove the white pith from the outer ring of the citrus slices. This will keep the fruit slices intact.
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup water. Microwave for about 45 seconds, or until the sugar has dissolved completely. Stir to ensure it’s fully dissolved.
Arrange the citrus slices in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Use smaller, segmented pieces to fill in any gaps. Once arranged, pour the sugar-water mixture over the fruit. Set the pan aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.
Add the yogurt and mix until just incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick.
Pour the batter evenly over the citrus slices, spreading it all the way to the edges of the pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before inverting it onto a serving plate.