Ingredients:
For the Caramelized Blood Oranges:
- 3-4 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into thin rounds, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Blood Orange Whole Fruit Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Dark Chocolate Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- Zest of 1 blood orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (from about 2-3 blood oranges)
Instructions:
- In a skillet, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the blood orange slices to the skillet and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the slices are caramelized and the syrup has thickened.
- Remove the caramelized blood orange slices from the skillet and set them aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Arrange the caramelized blood orange slices in a single layer on the bottom of the greased cake pan. Overlapping them slightly is fine; they'll look beautiful when you flip the cake.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, blood orange zest, and blood orange juice, and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully pour the cake batter over the caramelized blood orange slices in the cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, invert it onto a serving plate while it's still warm. Be cautious when flipping to avoid any hot caramel.
- Slice and serve your Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!