UPSIDE-DOWN ORANGE-ALMOND CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)
This is my very favorite gluten-free cake base. I use it all the time. I've made it into lovely layer cakes, Boston cream pie, perfect petit fours and every upside-down fruit cake that you can imagine. The key to its perfectly tender, buttery crumb is almond flour, my secret weapon for gluten-free baking.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the oranges: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; butter the parchment.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, honey and salt and cook until the sugar has melted and turned golden brown, swirling the pan, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully transfer the mixture to the prepared cake pan.
- Cut the top and bottom off of each orange. Then cut the skin and pith off of each orange by slicing from top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit. Slice the oranges into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Layer the rounds on top of the caramel in the cake pan. Set aside.
- For the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. In another medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla. Add the almond flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat to combine. The batter will be stiff.
- In a clean bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until they form medium-stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir in about a third of the egg whites into the almond mixture to loosen it, then gently fold in the remaining whites. Transfer the batter to the pan with the oranges and smooth the top. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully flip the cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm or room temperature.
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Fahad Finix (Fahad finix official)
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavors were good. The orange and almond flavors were nice, and the caramel sauce was delicious. I would probably make this cake again, but I would add some more moisture next time.
Rehan Waseem
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The orange and almond flavors were nice, and the caramel sauce was delicious. I would probably make this cake again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Stephen Gift
[email protected]This is a great gluten-free cake recipe. The texture is moist and fluffy, and the orange and almond flavors are delicious. The caramel sauce is also easy to make and adds a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l
Exo Vivi
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The orange and almond flavors are a perfect combination, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Florence Floxy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the orange and almond flavors are a perfect combination. The caramel sauce is also easy to make and adds a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking
Tanjil Hosen
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had really melded together and the cake was so moist. I would definitely make this cake again.
ajijola oluwatosin
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! The orange and almond flavors are a perfect combination, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again.
Eyadu Felix
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orange and almond flavors are so good together, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Altaf Noon
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the orange and almond flavors, and the caramel sauce was a delicious addition. I would definitely make this cake again.
Caney _Uchi
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The orange and almond flavors are a perfect combination, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a gluten-free cake that is both delicious and easy t
Muhammad imranmiran Muhammad imranmiran
[email protected]This cake was a bit of work to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the cake was so moist. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.
Maryam Tarek 2
[email protected]This is a great gluten-free cake recipe. The texture is moist and fluffy, and the orange and almond flavors are delicious. The caramel sauce is also easy to make and adds a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l
Dwirah Gideon
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the orange and almond flavors are a perfect combination. The caramel sauce is also delicious. I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.
Kaley Faulder
[email protected]This cake is a winner! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orange and almond flavors are so good together, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chirak Miya
[email protected]Made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange and almond flavors were a perfect combination. The caramel sauce was delicious and really made the cake special.
Rakesh Prajapati
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a gluten-free cake. The texture was great and the orange flavor was perfect. I made a few substitutions: I used almond flour instead of almond meal, and I used a sugar-free caramel sauce. It turned out great!
IKE YEBOAH ASANTE
[email protected]Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful and the orange and almond flavors paired really well. The caramel sauce was a little tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. Will definitely make thi
Elijah Smith
[email protected]This upside-down orange almond cake was delightful. The orange flavor was prominent but not overpowering, and the almonds added a lovely nutty flavor and texture. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I