Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup light-brown sugar; ⅓ cup sliced almonds; 1 pint strawberries, 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

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup light-brown sugar
⅓ cup sliced almonds
1 pint strawberries, 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

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
To make the topping, melt the butter in a small saucepan.
3
Use a little of the butter to grease a 9-inch-round pan that is at least 2 inches deep.
4
Add the brown sugar to the remaining butter and cook until the sugar is melted, stirring until smooth.
5
Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan.
6
Scatter the almonds over the brown-sugar mixture.
7
Arrange the strawberries over the almonds in concentric circles, cut-side up.
8
Top with the rhubarb and set aside.
9
To make the cake, using an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.
10
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well.
11
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
12
Combine the vanilla with the milk.
13
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.
14
Mix just until combined.
15
Spread the batter over the fruit in the pan.
16
Bake until the cake springs back when touched in the center, about 1 hour.
17
(Cover the cake with foil if the top browns too much before the cake is done.)
18
Remove the cake from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
19
Turn out onto a cake plate.
20
Replace any fruit that sticks to the pan.
21
Serve warm or at room temperature.

991

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup light-brown sugar, ⅓ cup sliced almonds, 1 pint strawberries, stemmed, hulled and halved, and more.

Yes, Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

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