Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy rhubarb, sweet caramel swirls, and moist cake with this Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake recipe. Perfect for spring or any time you crave a fruity dessert.
Ingredients
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For the topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 1/2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
For the cake batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
For the caramel swirl:
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), warmed slightly for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- To make the topping, melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling, about 2 minutes. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Arrange chopped rhubarb over the caramel in a single layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Carefully spoon batter over the rhubarb and smooth the top. Drizzle caramel sauce in a spiral pattern over the batter and use a skewer or knife to gently swirl it through the top layer of the batter.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Remove parchment and let cool completely or serve slightly warm.
Notes
- This cake is best the day it’s made but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- You can replace the caramel swirl with additional brown sugar for a more classic finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
