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Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

June 2, 2019 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

 

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Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Move over pineapple there’s a new upside-down cake in town. Sweet, tangy rhubarb atop a light fluffy cake that will have everyone asking for more!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients

RHUBARB TOPPING:

  • 3 c. sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 T. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 c. melted butter

CAKE BATTER:

  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. melted butter
  • 1 lg. egg room temperature
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. whole milk
  • Sweetened whipped cream optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set aside.
  • RHUBARB: Place rhubarb in a buttered 10-inch springform pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. Drizzle with melted butter; set aside.
  • CAKE BATTER: In a large bowl, beat the sugar and melted butter until well combined. Beat in the egg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Dollop batter over the rhubarb mixture, spread with an offset spatula.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Loosen edges immediately and invert onto a serving dish. Serve warm topped with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Adapted from Taste of Home

Filed Under: Cakes, DESSERTS, Fruit Desserts

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