Description
A springtime twist on a classic dessert! This Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake features tart rhubarb atop a moist vanilla cake, all laced with rich caramel swirls that bake into a stunning golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh rhubarb, diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for cake)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the diced rhubarb with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and lemon juice. Set aside for 15 minutes to macerate.
- Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the cake pan. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
- Drain any excess liquid from the rhubarb and spread it evenly over the caramel layer in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Stir in sour cream and milk until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gently spread the batter over the rhubarb layer in the pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert it onto a serving plate. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use red rhubarb for the most vibrant color on top.
- Caramel sauce can be homemade or high-quality store-bought.
- Try serving with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg