Upside-down rhubarb cake

Snacks
Very Easy
1 hour
221 Kcal

With the arrival of spring comes the return of rhubarb! To celebrate this fruit, try our incredibly easy upside-down cake, which is wonderfully moist, just the way we like it :-) It’s a great way to introduce your guests to rhubarb—and, above all, help them fall in love with it—for dessert!

Ingredients

10

Materials

  • 20x20 cm square baking pan

Preparation

Preparation30 min
Cook time30 min
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 1Trim the ends of the cleaned rhubarb, then cut it into pieces the right length for the pan. Peel the pieces.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 2Sprinkle the bottom of the buttered pan with brown sugar.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 3Place the rhubarb pieces on the sugar, then drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 4Mix the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 5Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and almond meal, and mix well.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 6Finally, add the melted butter.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 7Pour this batter over the rhubarb and smooth the top.
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 8Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Upside-down rhubarb cake - Preparation step 9Let the cake cool, then turn it out of the pan. And there you have it—your rhubarb cake is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How should I store upside-down rhubarb cake?

It’s best to store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. You can also refrigerate it to keep it fresh for up to a week.
Yes, you can replace the rhubarb with apples, pears, or peaches, but adjust the sugar according to the acidity of the fruit you choose.
A 20 cm round pan is ideal, but a 20 x 20 cm square pan also works very well for this recipe.
Brown sugar adds a caramelized flavor and extra moisture, making the cake even softer and more flavorful.
Yes, you can make the cake a day ahead. It will taste even better the next day, once the flavors have had time to meld.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 221Kcal
  • Carbo: 22.5g
  • Total fat: 10.4g
  • Saturated fat: 3.7g
  • Proteins: 6.5g
  • Fibers: 2.8g
  • Sugar: 15.5g
  • ProPoints: 6
  • SmartPoints: 9
Nutritional information for 1 serving (114g)
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Questions

Bonjour , 1/4 de tasse de cassonnade , ça correspond a combien de grammes ? Merci . V. Lahaye

Hello! 1/4 cup of brown sugar is approximately 50 grams. Enjoy your baking!

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