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Upside Down Orange Olive Oil Cake

This upside down orange olive oil cake is vegan and only needs 7 ingredients! This dessert is great for sharing with anyone and everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 358 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Orange Simple Syrup

  • 2 tablespoons juice from an orange about ½ orange
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ⅓ cup organic sugar

Orange Upside Down Layer

  • 2 large oranges

Orange Olive Oil Cake

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
  • Prepare the orange simple syrup by cooking the orange juice, sugar, and water on the stove for 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
  • Use a small sharp knife to cut away the skin and the pith from 2 oranges. Do your best to keep as much of the flesh of the orange in tact. Then, turn the orange on its side so the top of the orange is facing out to a side. Use the knife to make thin slices about 10-12 slices per orange.
  • In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, organic sugar, and baking powder.
  • Then, add in the wet ingredients: olive oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and juice from orange.
  • Mix all together to form a cake batter.
  • Spray a 9 inch cake pan. Then, line with parchment paper. Layer the sliced oranges all the way around the bottom of the pan. Make sure there are no holes around the base of the pan. You can also do 2 layers of the orange slices to ensure everything is covered well. Pour the simple syrup over the orange slices.
  • Pour the batter over the oranges and ensure everything is evenly dispersed.
  • Bake in the oven at 350°F for 50 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Then, put a dish over the pan, and flip to reveal a beautiful upside down orange olive oil cake.
  • If desired, top with organic powdered sugar and garnish how you like

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
  • Please do not repost recipes without my permission. Sharing a direct link is always highly encouraged and appreciated.
  • For any questions you may have please refer to the FAQ above the recipe card.
  • I am using Navel oranges, use any orange you like. You may need to use more oranges if you are using a smaller orange.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 5gFat: 12g
Keyword christmas desserts, upside down orange cake, upside down orange olive oil cake
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