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Easy Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Easy Rhubarb Upside Down Cake Will Steal Your Heart Instantly

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A delicious and easy rhubarb upside-down cake with a tender crumb topping and tangy rhubarb layer.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • Rhubarb Layer:
    • 4 tbsp salted butter (56g) + additional for greasing pan
    • 3 cups rhubarb, rinsed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (~13 oz)
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (158g)
  • Crumb Layer:
    • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted (56g)
    • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (73g)
    • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (26g)
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed (28g)
    • 2 tsp raw turbinado sugar (optional)
    • Pinch of salt
    • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Cake:
    • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened (113g)
    • 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar (240g)
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1 tsp orange zest
    • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp orange juice
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature (120g)
    • 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (211g)
    • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 cup milk, room temperature (60mL, 2%)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9-inch cake pan. Optional: Line with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Scatter butter chunks in the pan. Mix rhubarb and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Make crumb topping: Melt butter, mix with flour, sugars, salt, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  4. Make cake batter: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, orange zest, juice, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix dry ingredients, then add milk.
  5. Arrange rhubarb in the pan. Pour batter over, spread evenly, then sprinkle crumb topping.
  6. Bake 45-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
  7. Cool completely before serving. Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for 6 days.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen rhubarb (thaw and drain excess liquid if frozen).
  • Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • Peeling rhubarb is optional.
  • Bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg