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Rhubarb Upside‑Down Cake

Sweet & Tangy Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake for Spring Bliss

This Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake combines tart rhubarb with a moist, spiced cake, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rhubarb Base
  • 3 cups Rhubarb Fresh or frozen; thaw and drain if frozen.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Can reduce amount based on rhubarb's tartness.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Cold and diced for topping.
For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour for best results.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional: add a pinch of cinnamon.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • ½ cup Milk 2%; can substitute with any milk variety.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Softened for mixing.
  • 1 cup Sugar For sweetening the batter.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Sweetened Whipped Cream For serving.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish or round cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or cake pan with butter.
  2. Spread the chopped rhubarb in the bottom of the pan, sprinkle ¾ cup of sugar over it, and dot with 2 tablespoons of cold diced butter.
  3. Cream together 6 tablespoons of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy. Incorporate the egg.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly over the rhubarb mixture in the pan.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience. Pair with whipped cream for added richness.

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