Best 6 Maryanns Upside Down Rhubarb Cake Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a culinary jewel that has captivated hearts and taste buds alike: Maryann's Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake. This delectable creation is a symphony of sweet and tart, with a tender, moist cake base that provides the perfect canvas for a vibrant layer of tangy rhubarb. Topped with a golden brown crust that hints at the hidden treasures beneath, Maryann's Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake is a masterpiece that deserves a place of honor on any dessert table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

UPSIDE DOWN RHUBARB CAKE



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An easy, quick, and pretty dessert to make for family or guests. This makes a fitting patriotic dish for picnics.

Provided by BOLTONLANE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored Jell-O® mix
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix rhubarb, sugar, strawberry gelatin mix, and tapioca in a bowl. Spread the rhubarb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Beat white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour the cake batter over the rhubarb mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake layer comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cake stand for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting on a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.7 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

MARYANN'S UPSIDE DOWN RHUBARB CAKE



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A variation of an upside-down cake that is quick and easy to prepare. Be prepared - this moist and delicious rhubarb cake quickly disappears!

Provided by TUGGLY

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
2 cups diced rhubarb
1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ pint whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Prepare cake mix according to the package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the rhubarb and sugar. Spoon the rhubarb mixture over the cake batter. Drizzle the whipping cream over the top of the rhubarb.
  • Bake 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cake cool completely before turning it out onto a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 291.4 mg, Sugar 39.7 g

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This cake has a crumb "topping" that actually ends up on the bottom. Each bite has a surprisingly crunchy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
Coarse salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
1 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut on a very sharp diagonal about 1/2 inch thick
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the topping: Stir together butter, flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until moist and crumbly.
  • Make the cake: Butter a 9-inch round cake pan (2 inches deep). Dot with 4 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces). Toss rhubarb with 3/4 cup sugar; let stand for 2 minutes. Toss again, and spread in pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Beat remaining stick butter and cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in zest and juice. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, until smooth. Spread evenly over rhubarb. Crumble topping evenly over batter.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and top springs back when touched, about 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake, and invert onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.

RHUBARB UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
6 cups rhubarb sliced on the bias about 1 1/2-inches thick
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 box yellow cake mix
Whipped cream, lightly sweetened with vanilla bean paste, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine the rhubarb, sugar, honey, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and vanilla bean paste. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions. Place the rhubarb mixture into the bottom of the pan, reserving half of the juices and adding the other half to the pan. Spread rhubarb and juices evenly, then pour cake batter over the rhubarb.
  • Bake until golden, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool at least 10 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board. Serve warm with the whipped cream and reserved rhubarb liquid.

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I've baked this cake every spring for many years, and my family loves it! Use your own fresh rhubarb, hit up a farmers market or find a neighbor who will trade stalks for the recipe! -Helen Breman, Mattydale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, melted
BATTER
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb in a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. Drizzle with butter; set aside. For batter, in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until blended. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Spread over rhubarb mixture. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Loosen edges immediately and invert onto a serving dish. Serve warm. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ROSY RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Here's a cake that gets its rosy hue from the rhubarb topping. It's moist on top and light as a feather on the bottom. -Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cubed (1-inch pieces) fresh or frozen rhubarb (about 8 stalks)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CAKE:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is crisp-tender, stirring to dissolve sugar. Drain, reserving 6 tablespoons cooking liquid., Pour butter into an 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar; top with drained rhubarb. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together twice., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in extract and reserved cooking liquid. Fold in flour mixture. Pour over rhubarb. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched., Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Rhubarb: Select firm, bright-red rhubarb stalks with minimal blemishes. Thinner stalks tend to be more tender and flavorful.
  • Prepare the Rhubarb Properly: Trim the ends of the rhubarb stalks and remove any leaves. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces. If the rhubarb is particularly tart, you can sprinkle it with sugar and let it sit for a few minutes before using.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will yield the best flavor. If you don't have fresh rhubarb, you can use frozen rhubarb that has been thawed and drained.
  • Don't Overcook the Rhubarb: Rhubarb should be cooked until it is tender but still retains its shape. Overcooking will make it mushy.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before inverting the cake, let it cool completely in the pan. This will help prevent it from breaking.

Conclusion:

Maryann's Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy rhubarb filling and moist, buttery cake, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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