Description
Bright, citrusy, and effortlessly beautiful, this Blood Orange Cake brings a zesty twist to your dessert table. The vibrant slices of blood orange caramelize into the top for a stunning presentation, while the cake itself stays moist and tender with the help of Greek yogurt and fresh juice. This is the perfect quick breakfast treat, a delightful afternoon snack, or a show-stopping dessert to impress. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or simply new food ideas, this easy recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
1–2 blood oranges, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon blood orange zest
2 tablespoons blood orange juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Arrange blood orange slices on the bottom of the pan in a single layer.
3. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in orange zest, juice, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
7. Pour batter over the orange slices and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
10. Whisk powdered sugar and orange juice into a glaze and drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
Always zest the oranges before juicing to get the most flavor with ease.
Pat the orange slices dry to prevent a soggy cake top.
For the cleanest flip, let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: blood orange cake, citrus dessert, easy recipe, breakfast ideas, quick snack