Best 9 Rosy Rhubarb Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of baking with our guide to creating the ultimate rosy rhubarb upside down cake, a dessert that captivates the senses with its vibrant hues and tantalizing flavors. Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant world of flavors as we explore the delightful possibilities with this classic summertime favorite. Get ready to embrace the sweet-tart notes of rhubarb combined with the comforting warmth of a golden cake, resulting in a stunning masterpiece that will leave your taste buds yearning for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB UPSIDE DOWN CAKE I



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This easy recipe uses cake mix to make a delicious upside-down cake with rhubarb and marshmallows.

Provided by Doll Face

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
6 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Place chopped rhubarb on the bottom of greased 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle sugar evenly over rhubarb. Sprinkle marshmallows over rhubarb and sugar.
  • Prepare cake mix according to instructions on package. Pour over rhubarb and marshmallows in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto serving dish so that rhubarb is on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 147.7 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

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.

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.

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

MOM'S RHUBARB UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I have been carrying the recipe around with me on a faded piece of paper since 1988. I will never forget the day I baked this for my Papa's birthday. He never liked cakes or any desserts much and rarely bothered to even taste them, but much to my family's surprise he even asked for seconds of this one! What a proud and triumphant moment for a granddaughter who was still in elementary school :) I haven't made this in many years, but I do remember that it is very simple, moist and tasty!

Provided by Kydd7392

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 lb rhubarb (4 stalks)
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch mace
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2/3 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • BASE: Pour butter over bottom of 8" square cake pan; sprinkle with sugar.
  • Cut rhubarb into 2" pieces (if rhubarb is extra thick, slice lengthwise to keep pieces uniform in size).
  • Arrange rhubarb closely together in 3 rows in bottom of pan.
  • Chop any remaining pieces coarsely and sprinkle on top.
  • Sprinkle with orange rind and set aside.
  • CAKE: In bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mace.
  • In separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and rind.
  • Mix in flour mixture alternately with yogurt, making 3 additions of each.
  • Spoon batter over rhubarb, spreading right to edges of pan.
  • Using back of spoon, indent batter slightly at centre.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and top springs back when lightly pressed.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on rack for 15 minutes before inverting onto serving tray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 391.1, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 35.3, Protein 4.8

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Take advantage of rhubarb season with this easy dessert. Baked and unmolded, this cake resembles a pale pink mosaic atop velvet-crumbed and vanilla-infused cake. The rhubarb, which you'll add in raw, is tangy and tender, firm enough to give you something to chew over. It's an easy half-hour of prep and another hour and change in the oven, ample time for a light supper, anticipation of dessert hanging in the spring air.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, more to grease pans
1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, rinsed and sliced into 1/2-inch cubes about 4 cups
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups cake flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Zest of 1 lemon, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the paper and sides of the pan. Wrap two layers of foil under the pan, and place it on a baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, mix rhubarb, cornstarch and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  • Mix the brown sugar and 1/2 stick butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Whip 2 sticks butter in a mixer with a paddle attachment for 2 minutes. With your fingers, blend the remaining 1 cup sugar with lemon zest until the mixture is uniform in color. Cream together with the butter at medium-high speed until it is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl halfway through. Add the vanilla and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, then the lemon juice. (It's O.K. if the mixture looks curdled.) With the mixer set to low speed, add the flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, until well combined. Scrape down the mixer bowl in between the additions.
  • Pour the brown-sugar mixture into the cake pan, then spoon in the rhubarb and its juices. Spoon in the batter so it covers all of the rhubarb. Smooth out the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top of the cake is firm to touch and a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out without any large, moist crumbs.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack, and cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the cake, place a plate on top of the pan and turn it upside-down. Release the cake from the pan while still warm or else it will stick.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 636, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 253 milligrams, Sugar 48 grams, TransFat 1 gram

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups rhubarb, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place rhubarb in a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Mix sugar, flour and nutmeg for topping and sprinkle over rhubarb.
  • Drizzle with 1/4 cup of melted butter.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Add butter, milk, and egg and beat until smooth.
  • Spread batter over rhubarb mixture.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
  • Loosen edges immediately and invert onto serving dish.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 241, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 44.3, Protein 4.6

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.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect upside-down cake, ensure the rhubarb is evenly distributed in the pan and the batter is poured over it gently to avoid disturbing the arrangement.
  • Use a combination of fresh and frozen rhubarb for a balance of texture and flavor. Fresh rhubarb provides a crisp bite, while frozen rhubarb thaws and releases its juices, adding moisture to the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will prevent the cake from breaking.

Conclusion:

The rosy rhubarb upside-down cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of cake. With its vibrant color and upside-down presentation, it is sure to impress your family and friends. Follow these tips and tricks to create a perfect rosy rhubarb upside-down cake that will be the star of your next gathering.

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