Best 20 Upside Down Rhubarb Cake Recipes

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The upside-down rhubarb cake is a classic dessert that combines the sweetness of rhubarb with the moist, buttery flavor of a cake. This cake is perfect for summer gatherings, as rhubarb is a seasonal fruit that is at its peak during the warm months. With its vibrant pink color and tangy flavor, rhubarb adds a pop of freshness to this classic dessert. The cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

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.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Weeknight easy! Here's a fresh fruit dessert made with cake mix that you can serve warm.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow or French vanilla cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange strawberries on brown sugar; sprinkle evenly with rhubarb. Press strawberries and rhubarb gently into brown sugar.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over strawberries and rhubarb.
  • Bake 46 to 52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 1 minute so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool with whipped cream. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

HOMEMADE RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor and visual appeal. We like it served with strawberry ice cream. -Joyce Rowe, Stratham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2-1/4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
BATTER:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter. Spread into a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Layer with rhubarb; sprinkle with sugar. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into creamed mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Gently spoon over rhubarb. , Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 40-50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

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

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I prepare this colorful dessert quite often in the late spring or summer when fresh rhubarb is abundant. I make this rhubarb cake with cake mix and take it to church potlucks. People actually line up for a piece. -Bonnie Krogman, Thompson Falls, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package white or yellow cake mix (regular size)
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the gelatin, sugar and marshmallows. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; pour batter over marshmallows. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g 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.

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 II



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A fun summer cake for kids to help make, using fresh rhubarb, strawberry gelatin, marshmallows and cake mix. When you cut it and take it out of the pan, flip the piece over so the rhubarb is on top.

Provided by TOMBO

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
4 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread butter in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Spread the rhubarb in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with sugar, and then with the strawberry gelatin mix. Cover with an even layer of miniature marshmallows. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Spread on top of marshmallows.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 337.1 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This humble dessert would never win a beauty contest when pitted against a towering layer cake swirled with frosting, but what it lacks in looks, it makes up in flavor and simplicity of preparation. The cake itself is light yet moist and soaks up the juice released by the strawberries and rhubarb while baking. Sliced almonds add a gentle crunch. It can be a bit tricky to unmold, so don't forget to line the pan with parchment and grease it generously with butter.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons for greasing the pan
3/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 pint strawberries (about 12 ounces), stemmed, hulled and halved
3 cups rhubarb, trimmed, cut across into 1/4-inch-thick slices, blanched for 2 minutes and drained well
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch round pan (at least 2 inches deep) with parchment paper and grease the parchment with 1 to 2 teaspoons softened butter. To make the topping, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Add the brown sugar to the remaining butter and cook until the sugar is melted, stirring until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Scatter the almonds over the brown-sugar mixture. Arrange the strawberries over the almonds in concentric circles, cut-side up. Top with the rhubarb and set aside.
  • To make the cake, using an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Combine the vanilla with the milk. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  • Spread the batter over the fruit in the pan. Bake until the cake springs back when touched in the center, about 1 hour. (Cover the cake with foil if the top browns too much before the cake is done.) Remove the cake from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a cake plate. Replace any fruit that sticks to the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CRANBERRY RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Toni Fohey of Waukesha, Wisconsin writes, "With a few alterations over the years, this has become one of my families' favorites. I get requests for the recipe every time I make it for guests."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place oats in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, pour butter into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Add cranberries and rhubarb. , In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, oil and remaining brown sugar. Stir in oat mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts. Spoon over fruit. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RHUBARB BERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I had leftover rhubarb and wanted to create something fresh. With blueberries, strawberries and dried cranberries on hand, I discovered I had a berry upside-down cake. -June Paul, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
CAKE:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon seedless strawberry jam
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 2 tablespoons butter in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Place in oven 5-6 minutes or until butter is melted; carefully swirl to coat evenly., Place rhubarb, blueberries and cranberries in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar and toss to combine. Transfer to baking dish., In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in jam and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice, beating well after each addition. Pour over fruit, spreading evenly., Bake 35-45 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes., Loosen edges of cake from pan with a knife; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RHUBARB UPSIDE DOWN CAKE III



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My mom has always made this cake during rhubarb season. It's the yummiest rhubarb cake I've ever had! It's especially good after it's been chilled in the refrigerator. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Provided by saffronbuns

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the rhubarb, sugar, marshmallows and dry strawberry flavored gelatin. Pour into the bottom of the prepared pan, and distribute evenly. Mix cake batter according to package directions; pour over the ingredients in the pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Run a knife around the outer edge of the cake to loosen; turn out onto a large serving plate while still hot. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 219.6 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB LEMON UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups rhubarb, chopped
2 cups strawberries, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) box strawberry jello
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 box lemon cake mix
Ice cream (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Spray a 9x13 Casserole Dish In bottom of casserole dish combine rhubarb, strawberries and sugar. Mix well. Sprinkle jello evenly over rhubarb mixture. Sprinkle marshmallows over jello. In a separate bowl make cake mix according to package directions. Pour cake mix over marshmallows. Bake for 45 minutes. Watch after 30 to see if you need to tent cake with foil. Allow to cool for 5 minutes then flip cake upside down onto a large platter or cookie sheet. Slice and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

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 PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow, what a great summertime cake! The rhubarb has a nice tang that goes well with the sweetness of the pineapple and strawberry Jell-o. The cake was perfectly moist with a hint of butter and pineapple flavoring.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (15.25 oz.) duncan hines butter golden cake mix
1 cup water (or 1 cup of reserved pineapple juice)
1/3 cup softened butter
3 large eggs
3 cups thinly sliced rhubarb (do not use frozen rhubarb)
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained & reserving juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (3 oz.) box strawberry jell-o gelatin
cool whip or reddi-wip, to garnish cake

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350º.
  • 2. Grease one 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Set pan a side.
  • 3. In a large bowl blend together just until moist, the cake mix, the water (or the reserved pineapple juice), softened butter, and eggs. Then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Set bowl aside.
  • 4. In a medium size bowl mix together by hand, the rhubarb, crushed pineapple, granulated sugar and brown sugar, plus the strawberry Jell-o.
  • 5. Pour the rhubarb mixture into the already greased baking pan. Spread mixture evenly in pan.
  • 6. Now pour the cake batter over the rhubarb mixture. Using the backside of a tablespoon, spread the cake batter evenly over the rhubarb mixture.
  • 7. Bake in oven for 55 minutes. Cake should look golden brown in color when done baking. If need be, do the toothpick test in center of cake, to be sure cake is done baking. (Mine was done baking within 55 minutes.)
  • 8. Let cake sit to cool down a bit before serving. Either serve cake while it's still warm, or cool completely then serve. Or refrigerate to serve later. (Refigerate any leftover cake.)
  • 9. Top cake with a dollop of Cool Whip or with a bit of Reddi-wip whipped cream.
  • 10. *Note: Be sure to thoroughly drain the juice from the canned pineapple. I use a mesh colander to drain the pineapple in, plus I press down the crushed pineapple with a spoon. From that, I got exactly 1-cup of juice to add to the cake mix, instead of adding water. Also, the canned crushed pineapple I used stated on the label Natural Juice No Sugar Added. The brand I used was Liberty Gold.

RHUBARB ANISE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Spring     Rhubarb     Anise     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

For topping
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 pounds trimmed rhubarb
For cake
1 teaspoon anise seeds
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Make topping:
  • In a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet melt butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and reduce heat to low. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly onto bottom of skillet and heat, undisturbed, 3 minutes (not all brown sugar will be melted). Remove skillet from heat. Cut enough rhubarb crosswise into 1-inch pieces to measure 3 cups and decoratively arrange, rounded sides down, in one layer over brown sugar.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make cake:
  • With a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind anise seeds. Into a bowl sift together anise, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy and beat in vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed add flour mixture alternately in batches with buttermilk and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating until just combined (do not overbeat).| Spoon batter over rhubarb in skillet, spreading evenly (be careful not to disturb rhubarb), and bake cake in middle of oven until golden, about 45 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool cake in skillet on a rack 15 minutes.
  • Run a thin knife around edge of skillet and invert a plate over skillet. Keeping plate and skillet firmly pressed together, invert cake onto plate. Carefully remove skillet and serve cake warm or at room temperature.

LEMONY RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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

Provided by NoraMarie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups sliced fresh rhubarb
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, soften
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Topping: Preheat oven to 350°F In a greased, 9-inch heavy nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar.
  • Remove skillet from heat; spread sugar mixture evenly over bottom of skillet. Scatter rhubarb [cut in 1 inches pieces] evenly over sugar mixture; set skillet aside.
  • Cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl and using an electric mixer, beat together sugar, butter, and lemon rind until well combined.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
  • Stir half of flour mixture into sugar mixture; stir in buttermilk.
  • Add remaining flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Spread batter carefully over rhubarb in skillet; bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until cake springs back when gently pressed in center and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • As soon as cake comes out of oven, run a spatula around sides to loosen cake.
  • Let cool in skillet for 10 minutes.
  • Invert cake on a plate.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with whip cream or ice cream.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Weeknight easy! Here's a fresh fruit dessert made with cake mix that you can serve warm.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow or French vanilla cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange strawberries on brown sugar; sprinkle evenly with rhubarb. Press strawberries and rhubarb gently into brown sugar.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over strawberries and rhubarb.
  • Bake 46 to 52 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down on pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 1 minute so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool with whipped cream. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 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

Tips:

  • Choose the right rhubarb: Select firm and plump rhubarb stalks with deep red color. Avoid stalks that are wilted, bruised, or have yellow or brown spots.
  • Prepare the rhubarb properly: Trim the ends of the rhubarb stalks and remove any leaves. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb: Rhubarb softens quickly when cooked, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its vibrant color.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or baking pan: This will prevent the cake from sticking and make it easier to flip it over.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it: This will help to prevent the cake from breaking apart.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: Upside-down rhubarb cake is best served warm or at room temperature, so that the rhubarb is still slightly soft and juicy.

Conclusion:

Upside-down rhubarb cake is a classic spring dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender crumb, sweet and tangy rhubarb filling, and buttery streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you have a bunch of fresh rhubarb, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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