Orange Tarte Tatin Skillet Cake
How to make a tarte tatin skillet cake with this extremely easy and delicious recipe! This Orange Tarte Tatin Skillet Cake is so succulent (that’s right!), tangy, & sweet from the caramelized oranges.
This fresh twist on a tarte tatin is so delicious, easy & uses seasonal oranges. The cake is airy but extremely moist & really soaks up all the sweet orange juices.
Tips for an easy orange tarte tatin skillet cake:
Overlapping the orange slices will give you a even layer of oranges. If you don’t overlap the cake cooking on top will spread the orange slices out which is a bit meh in my opinion.
I really recommend a non-stick cast iron oven proof skillet pan. It will make it a lot easier & it’s such a good investment for years to come. I thrash mine every single day.
Don’t be worried if your caramel crystallizes. It will all cook down in the oven so no need to start all over again. I never do.
Make sure to put your skillet on a baking tray because the caramel might bubble up the sides, leak into the oven and make it smoke.
Enjoy! x
Orange Tarte Tatin Skillet Cake
Caramelized Orange
1/4 cup / 50 grams butter
1/2 cup white sugar
4 - 5 fresh oranges peel remove & sliced
Cake
1/4 cup / 50 grams butter softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg room temperature
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 355 F / 180 C fan bake.
Place oven proof 11-inch / 28 cm skillet on a medium - high heat. Add butter & sugar.
Stir regularly, until sugar has melted & turned a golden caramel color. Turn off heat, carefully layer the orange slices into the caramel. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter & sugar until pale ( 30 - 60 seconds). Using a rubber spatula, mix in the egg & lemon juice/zest. The mixture will split.
On top of the wet ingredients dump in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Give the dry ingredients a small stir on top before mixing with the wet ingredients underneath.
Add in yogurt & milk. Stir together until fully incorporated. Pour on top of the orange slices in the skillet (cake mixture will be thick). Place skillet on a baking tray (with small sides to catch any caramel that overflows).
Place in the oven for 15 minutes uncovered. Cover with foil, reduce temperature to 330 F / 165 C. Put back in oven for 30 - 40 minutes, cooking time will vary by oven & how juicy the oranges were.
Remove tarte tatin from oven when cooked through & golden. Leave in the skillet for 10 - 20 mins & then carefully flip onto a plate. Be careful as the skillet will still be hot.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! x
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