Vern's Orange Upside Down Cake
I just bought an electric pressure cooker. Played around with it and am beginning to like it a lot. This cake is my first in a pressure cooker. It was delicious with coffee. I also used Navel Orange, instead of just an orange, for a sweeter taste.
I just bought an electric pressure cooker. Played around with it and am beginning to like it a lot. This cake is my first in a pressure cooker. It was delicious with coffee. I also used Navel Orange, instead of just an orange, for a sweeter taste.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butte
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 large orange sliced into thin rings
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Carbohydrate 111.692446666667 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 32.2547691666667 g
- Fiber 6.39816681581239 g
- Protein 4.03316916666667 g
- Saturated Fat 2.6963825 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (274g)
- Sodium 317.637916666667 mg
- Sugar 105.294279850854 g
- Trans Fat 1.70917133333333 g
- Calories 710 calories
Step-by-step
- Place the butter into the pressure cooker.
- Set pressure cooker to RICE and let butter melt with the lid off.
- Add the brown sugar and syrup to the pressure cooker; stir until smooth.
- Turn off the pressure cooker then top the sugar mixture with layers of orange rings.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine oil, carrots, applesauce and vanilla; mix well.
- Add the carrot mixture to the flour mixture and mix using a spatula; add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Apply non-stick spray to the pressure cooker.
- Pour the batter evenly into the pressure cooker over the orange slices; secure lid.
- Set pressure cooker to RICE and timer to 28 minutes. The oringinal called for 30 minutes, i think that was too much.
- When cooking is complete, remove the lid and let the cake rest for 20 minutes inside the pressure cooker.
- Invert the cake onto a cake stand and serve.
My Electric Pressure Cooker Journey
As a home cook, I'm always eager to try new gadgets and techniques. So, when I got my hands on an electric pressure cooker, I was excited to explore its capabilities. One of my favorite treats is upside-down cake, and I decided to give it a go in my new appliance.
Vern's Orange Upside Down Cake: A Sweet Success
I stumbled upon a recipe for Vern's Orange Upside Down Cake that seemed perfect for my pressure cooker experiment. The combination of oranges, spices, and the soft, moist texture of the cake sounded irresistible. I gathered my ingredients, including juicy Navel oranges, and set out to create this culinary masterpiece.
The process was surprisingly straightforward. I melted butter and sugar in the pressure cooker, then arranged orange slices on top. In a separate bowl, I whisked together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and sugar. Then, I combined wet ingredients (oil, carrots, applesauce, and vanilla) and added them to the dry ingredients. After pouring the batter over the oranges, I secured the lid and set the cooker to "RICE" mode for 28 minutes.
When the timer went off, I carefully released the pressure and allowed the cake to rest for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a cake stand. The result was a beautiful, golden-brown cake with a tender crumb and a delightful orange flavor. The sweetness of the oranges balanced perfectly with the spices, creating a dessert that was both satisfying and elegant.
As I savored each bite of my Vern's Orange Upside Down Cake, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. Not only had I created a delicious treat, but I had also mastered a new cooking technique. My electric pressure cooker had proven to be a valuable addition to my kitchen, and I couldn't wait to experiment with more recipes in the future.
