Best 10 Easy Rhubarb Pudding Cake Recipes

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Rhubarb is a unique and versatile fruit that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. When it comes to rhubarb pudding cake, the possibilities are endless. With its tart flavor and tender texture, rhubarb pairs perfectly with sweet and creamy fillings. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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BEST RHUBARB PUDDING CAKE



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I received this recipe years ago from a co-worker. Today, my family and I really enjoy this dessert. It's nice for any occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, milk, butter, baking powder, salt and vanilla (mixture will be stiff). Spread over rhubarb. For topping, combine sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle over dough. Pour water over all; do not stir. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until pudding tests done.

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OLD-FASHIONED RHUBARB PUDDING CAKE



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"At 100 years old, my mom-Frances Beechner of Lincoln, Nebraska-still cooks, bakes, drives her own car and lives in her own home. She's amazing!" says Barbara Collins. Andover, Massachusetts. "And, this is one of her best desserts."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and 1 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until rhubarb is tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour rhubarb mixture over batter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD FASHIONED RHUBARB PUDDING CAKE



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This rhubarb pudding cake recipe is easy to make using fresh or frozen rhubarb. A simple hot water trick allows the cake to make its own sauce while baking.

Provided by Laurie Neverman

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups rhubarb, chopped
1 3/4 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sifted flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch square pan with fruit. (I prefer an 8 inch or 9 inch square glass baking dish. You could also use a deep dish glass pie plate.)
  • Mix 3/4 cup sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, extracts, milk and flour together. Add a little more milk if it is too thick to pour; pour over fruit.
  • Mix remaining sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl; sprinkle over mixture in pan. Pour boiling water gently over the top of the cake.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, a little longer for gluten free flours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 263 calories, Sugar 39.9 g, Sodium 110.5 mg, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg

EASY RHUBARB PUDDING CAKE



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From a neighbor, very simple and great rhubarb pudding bottom. Reminds me of a pineapple upside-down cake. I'm not a big fan of rhubarb but this is excellent and easy.

Provided by Michelle Peterson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
5 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Stir cake mix, 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Top the batter with rhubarb and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; pour 1 cup hot water evenly over the cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 24 g

RHUBARB CAKE I



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Delicious served warm with ice cream. If you don't have buttermilk, you may substitute sour milk. Stir 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice together with 1 cup of milk and let stand for 10 minutes.

Provided by Barb Oke

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups rhubarb, chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, soda, and salt. Add sifted ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture.
  • Toss rhubarb with 1 tablespoon flour, and stir into batter. Spoon batter into buttered 9 x 13 inch pan, and smooth the surface.
  • Blend together 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cinnamon, and brown sugar; sprinkle evenly over batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 179.2 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

RHUBARB PUDDING CAKE



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This is a very yummy cake. Plus it's an easy and tasty way to use fresh rhubarb.

Provided by Cali

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chopped rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
6 drops red food coloring
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • Combine the chopped fresh rhubarb, the white sugar, and the food coloring and set aside.
  • Prepare the vanilla pudding mix according to the package directions. Pour the finished vanilla pudding into one ungreased 9 inch square baking dish. Spoon rhubarb mixture over the top of the vanilla pudding.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions and pour evenly over the top the rhubarb and vanilla pudding.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until cake tests done. Let cake sit in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a serving dish and dust with confectioner's sugar. Tastes best if served warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 256.1 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

CONTEST-WINNING RHUBARB PUDDING



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My mother gave me the recipe for this old-fashioned pudding. It's a great way to use up day-old bread. Nothing enhances this traditional dessert better than garden-grown rhubarb. My husband and 8-year-old daughter just love it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bread, lightly toasted
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
5 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Remove crusts from bread; cut into 1/2-in. cubes. Place in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from the heat. Stir in butter until melted. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, rhubarb, sugar, cinnamon and salt; stir into bread mixture. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until set. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

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RHUBARB STRAWBERRY PUDDING CAKE



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Categories     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Strawberry     Rhubarb     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 (breakfast or dessert) servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar
2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb stalks (10 ounces)
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (5 ounces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup whole milk
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • Stir together water, cornstarch, and 1/3 cup sugar in a small saucepan, then stir in rhubarb. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in strawberries.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl.
  • Whisk together egg, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl, then whisk in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup fruit mixture, then add remainder to baking dish and pour batter over it, spreading evenly. Drizzle reserved 1/2 cup fruit mixture over batter. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake portion comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes before serving.

RHUBARB CUSTARD CAKE



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Rhubarb thrives in my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don't bother! Of all the desserts I've tried, this rhubarb custard cake is my first choice. It has old-fashioned appeal but is so simple to prepare. -Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with rhubarb and sugar. Slowly pour cream over top. , Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RHUBARB PUDDING DESSERT



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Of the many recipes I've tried with rhubarb as the main ingredient, this is the one my family thinks is best. We can't wait for spring to arrive and the rhubarb to sprout.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup water
3 drops red food coloring, optional
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter; set aside 2 tablespoons. Press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes; cool. , For filling, in a large saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Add rhubarb and water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in food coloring if desired. Spread over the crust; chill. , Combine whipped cream and marshmallows; spread over rhubarb layer. Prepare pudding mix according to package directions for pie filling; spread over marshmallow layer. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips for a Scrumptious Rhubarb Pudding Cake:

  • Use a combination of sweet and tart rhubarb for a balanced flavor.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb, as it should retain some of its texture.
  • Use fresh or frozen rhubarb for the best results.
  • If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it completely before using.
  • Add a streusel topping for a crunchy texture.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or custard.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb pudding cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and tart flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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