Orange Almond Upside-Down Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Moist almond cake topped with caramelized orange slices, baked upside-down for a stunning citrus finish. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, oranges into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp, divided unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup, divided granulated sugar
• 2 medium, peeled and thinly sliced oranges
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup, toasted sliced almonds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a 9-inch round cake pan over low heat; swirl to coat the bottom.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle 1/3 cup granulated sugar evenly over the melted butter, then arrange 2 peeled and thinly sliced medium oranges in overlapping circles over the sugar; set aside.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: In a separate large bowl, beat 3 large eggs with the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add 1 tsp almond extract and 1/2 cup whole milk to the egg mixture, mixing until combined.
6. Step 6: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until smooth.
7. Step 7: Pour the batter gently over the arranged orange slices in the pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds evenly on top.
8. Step 8: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cake is golden, springs back when touched, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Step 9: Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate so the caramelized oranges are on top.