Best 5 Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with vibrant flavors and a captivating presentation - the Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside-Down Cake. This delectable treat is a symphony of citrusy sweetness, complemented by the rich, nutty flavor of olive oil. As you slice into its tender crumb, the burst of blood orange juice and zest awakens your senses, while the caramelized sugar glaze adds a touch of irresistible crunch. Served with dollops of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this upside-down cake is a delightful ending to any meal.

In addition to the classic Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside-Down Cake, the article offers variations to suit diverse preferences. For those seeking a burst of tropical flair, the Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake offers a vibrant twist, featuring chunks of juicy pineapple and shredded coconut. Chocoholics will rejoice in the Chocolate Orange Olive Oil Upside-Down Cake, where rich chocolate cake meets the tangy sweetness of oranges. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Almond Flour Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside-Down Cake provides a delectable alternative, showcasing the nutty flavor of almond flour.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a successful baking experience for home cooks of all skill levels. Detailed ingredient lists and precise measurements guarantee consistent results, while captivating food photography entices you to embark on this culinary journey. So, prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that these upside-down cakes offer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE



Orange Olive Oil Cake image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter, for greasing the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice and zest of 1 orange (about 3 tablespoons juice, 1 tablespoon zest)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Mix together the sugar and eggs in a medium bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until blended and light. Drizzle in the olive oil and vanilla and mix until light and smooth. Add the orange juice and zest and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in another medium bowl. Add the flour mixture half at a time to the wet ingredients and mix on low just to incorporate. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cake cool 15 minutes, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.

UPSIDE-DOWN BLOOD ORANGE CAKE



Upside-Down Blood Orange Cake image

In the cold days of a long winter, our tables are brightened by citrus season, and nothing has more flair than a blood orange. Here is a one-pan cake of cornmeal and flour that lets the orange's ruby flesh shine. It takes just a little time to assemble and less than an hour to bake. The result is a festive fruit dessert guaranteed to lift even the worst winter doldrums.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

270 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 3 tablespoons), at room temperature
130 grams light brown sugar (about 2/3 cup)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 medium-sized blood oranges
122 grams fine cornmeal (about 1 cup)
65 grams all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup)
8 grams baking powder (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
2 grams fine sea salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
200 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup)
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter. Add the brown sugar and lemon juice; stir until sugar melts, about 3 minutes. Scrape mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
  • Grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from one of the oranges, then slice off the tops and bottoms of both oranges. Place oranges on a clean, flat surface, and slice away the rind and pith, top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit. Slice each orange crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick wheels; discard any seeds. Arrange orange wheels on top of brown sugar mixture in a single, tight layer.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together remaining 2 sticks (225 grams) butter with granulated sugar. Beat in eggs, one a time, then beat in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in the dry mixture by hand.
  • Scrape batter into pan over oranges. Transfer to oven and bake until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes, then run a knife along pan's edges to loosen it; invert onto a platter and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 1 gram

UPSIDE-DOWN BLOOD ORANGE AND ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE



Upside-Down Blood Orange and Rosemary Olive Oil Cake image

Blood oranges look a lot like navel oranges from the outside, but don't be fooled. Beneath the peel lies a dark crimson flesh with tangy, citrusy notes and a distinct raspberry-like taste. Slice them thin and layer over a bed of rosemary and brown sugar that caramelizes as it bakes. The oranges are topped with a one-bowl olive oil cake batter. After cooling, it flips out perfectly for an elegant dessert topped with candied pistachios for color and crunch.

Provided by Zac Young

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
4 medium blood oranges
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup raw, shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, rosemary and the finely grated zest of 1 blood orange (about 1 teaspoon) in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted, the sugar has dissolved and the mixture comes to a full boil, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and use an offset spatula to spread evenly (it's OK if the caramel looks grainy).
  • Finely grate the zest of 1 blood orange into a large bowl and set aside. Cut the ends off 3 of the blood oranges, then remove the skin in strips working to expose the flesh all the way around the fruit. Slice the oranges into 1/8-inch-thick rounds and remove any seeds. Arrange the slices over the brown sugar in the pan, overlapping them slightly as needed so that no sugar can be seen. Set aside.
  • Add 1 cup of the granulated sugar and the olive oil to the bowl with the orange zest and whisk to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until lightened, about 4 minutes. Add the flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until just combined, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk and continue whisking until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is incorporated.
  • Carefully pour the batter over the orange slices in the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Run a small knife or offset spatula around the edge of the cake to loosen. Invert a large plate or serving platter on top of the pan and flip to unmold. Let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment. Juice half of the remaining orange (save the other half for another use). Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons of the blood orange juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a small saucepan and stir with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns rust colored around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and fold in the pistachios until well coated and shiny. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, breaking up any large clumps with a wooden spoon and allow to dry completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Chop or crush the candied pistachios with a heavy glass to break up any larger pieces. Sprinkle the pistachios around the rim of the cake before serving.

BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE



Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake image

There are cakes that can be made without turning on (or having to clean) the food processor or electric mixer. This is one of them. The recipe, inspired by Dorie Greenspan's extra-virgin olive oil cake, uses blood oranges, which leave the cut loaf dappled with ruby dots. It's a lovely presentation, but regular oranges could be used, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter for greasing pan
3 blood oranges
1 cup sugar
Buttermilk or plain yogurt
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Honey-blood orange compote, for serving, optional (see note)
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Grate zest from 2 oranges and place in a bowl with sugar. Using your fingers, rub ingredients together until orange zest is evenly distributed in sugar.
  • Supreme an orange: Cut off bottom and top so fruit is exposed and orange can stand upright on a cutting board. Cut away peel and pith, following curve of fruit with your knife. Cut orange segments out of their connective membranes and let them fall into a bowl. Repeat with another orange. Break up segments with your fingers to about 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Halve remaining orange and squeeze juice into a measuring cup. You will have about 1/4 cup or so. Add buttermilk or yogurt to juice until you have 2/3 cup liquid altogether. Pour mixture into bowl with sugar and whisk well. Whisk in eggs.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gently whisk dry ingredients into wet ones. Switch to a spatula and fold in olive oil a little at a time. Fold in pieces of orange segments. Scrape batter into pan and smooth top.
  • Bake cake for about 55 minutes, or until it is golden and a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then unmold and cool to room temperature right-side up. Serve with whipped cream and honey-blood orange compote, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 166 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLOOD ORANGE CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Blood Orange Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: blood oranges, olive oil, all purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, organic sugar, filtered water, white vinegar, powdered sugar, pistachio

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 blood oranges
½ cup olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
⅔ cup dark cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups organic sugar
1 cup filtered water
1 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup pistachio, raw, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Zest all 5 blood oranges and divide between 3 separate small bowls: 2 bowls should contain the zest of 1 orange each, and 1 bowl should contain the zest of 3 oranges. Set aside the 2 bowls with less zest for later use.
  • Add the olive oil to the bowl with the zest of 3 oranges. Set aside for 30-60 minutes to infuse.
  • Juice 3 of the oranges and set aside 3 tablespoons of juice for the glaze. Reserve the remaining orange juice in a liquid measuring cup. You should have about ½ cup. (120 ML)
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚F).
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the sugar, blood orange olive oil (with the zest), ½ cup (120 ml) of the blood orange juice, water, and white vinegar. Whisk until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
  • Lightly grease the bottom and sides of an 8-9-inch (20-22 cm) round cake pan with olive oil, and place a parchment round in the bottom of the pan. (To make the parchment round, tear off an 18 x 13-inch (45x33 cm) piece of parchment paper. With a long edge closest to you, fold down the top right corner to meet the bottom edge. Press down on the long side of the triangle to flatten, then turn so that side is facing you and fold in half, bringing the points together. Turn again so the long side of the new triangle is on top and fold in half twice more. Flip the cake pan upside down and hold the pointy end of the triangle at the center of the pan. Trim the excess parchment that extends past the edge of the pan. Flip the pan, unfold the triangle, and place the parchment round in the bottom).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, prepare the toppings: Cut the top and the bottoms off the 2 remaining zested oranges. Using a paring knife, carefully remove the skin and pith from the oranges until you are left with just the flesh. Turn each orange on its side and cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) wide rounds. Place the rounds between 2 paper towels to blot some of the excess juice. This will allow them to stick to the glaze more effectively.
  • Make the glaze: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the reserved zest of 1 orange, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of blood orange juice. Whisk into a glaze. It should be thick, but spreadable.
  • Remove the cake from the oven. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Decorate the top with the orange slices, pistachios, and remaining orange zest.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 32 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh blood oranges.
  • If you don't have a 10-inch skillet, you can use a 9-inch skillet or a 10-inch cake pan. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cake. It is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This blood orange olive oil upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With its moist texture, citrusy flavor, and beautiful presentation, it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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