Upside-Down Citrus Cake Recipe

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 4 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings)
  Calories: 958
  Total Fat: 38 g
  Saturated Fat: 23 g
  Carbohydrates: 144 g
  Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  Sugar: 99 g
  Protein: 12 g
  Cholesterol: 187 mg
  Sodium: 701 mg
• Total: 1 hr 50 min (includes cooling time)
• Active: 35 min

Topping:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
• 1 small to medium grapefruit
• 1 navel orange
• 1 Cara Cara or blood orange
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur, optional

Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

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1. For the topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Imagine the vibrant citrus slices glistening atop your cakepure temptation!
2. Use a fine grater to zest 1 teaspoon from each citrus fruit (total 1 tablespoon zest). Reserve for the cake batter to infuse bright, zesty flavor.
3. Cut the top and bottom off each citrus fruit and stand flat-side down. With a sharp knife, follow the curve to remove peels and white pith. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds, removing seedsyour canvas for a jewel-like topping.
4. Melt butter with sugars in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour into pan, spread evenly, and artfully arrange citrus rounds, slightly overlapping. Drizzle with orange liqueur for an irresistible boozy glow, if using.
5. For the cake: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In another, beat butter, sugar, and zest until fluffy (3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing just until combineddon't overmix for tender crumb!
6. Pour batter over citrus and bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes, then invert onto a platter, nudging any stuck slices back on. Serve warm for a citrusy burst that will wow your guests!