For personal preference, when I make this again I will add more rhubarb to the topping, and some chopped pieces to the batter. I just picked up rhubarb at the Park Slope Food Co-op this morning, with the intent to make it into a crisp according to Inas recipe (but something felt wrong about doing that on this rainy NYC day). Next up, trying to reduce the butter do you think less butter in the topping would be fine? I am attempting to grow my own in OK, but not holding out much hopeits too hot here. I had so many strawberries that I sliced up a pint and added them to the rhubarb. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Dot with 4 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces). Beat in the egg. This sounds wonderful, i agree cooked beets are fine but not really exciting. I might have ended up a scientist instead of a bean-counter accountant. Dont know if laying down the outside of the stalk keeps more pink in the final outcome?! Bake until top is browned and cake pulls away slightly from edges of pan, 25 to 35 minutes. That made the mixture very wet, so I siphoned off half a cup of liquid. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray. Great recipe. An easy, no-fuss way to grease a pan is touse baking spray with flour. This is an amazing cake. Your email address will not be published. Subbed flax+aquafaba eggs (2 tb flax + 6 th aquafaba soaked for like 10 min), store brand vegan butter, and almond milk + juice of half a lemon for buttermilk. I also poured off just a few tablespoons of liquid before baking because there was SO much juice I was certain it would make for a soggy cake. Thank you for sharing! This protein breaks down with heat, as you suspected. Is she in New Jersey? To keep rhubarb fresh for longer, stick it in the fridge. If any rhubarb is stuck in the pan or slides down the side, just return it to the top of the cake cake. :). They are nice with goat cheese in a salad too. to achieve the proper temperature. Ive got the quarantine/rhubarb fever Ive come to the conclusion that the fresh berries contain an enzyme that is destroyed or deactivated by sugar or heat. Just make sure to cut off any tough ends and discard any leaves. I checked at the grocery store last weekend and it was $14/lb. If by some miracle I am able to obtain some rhubarb, I will definitely be making this cake! Definitely a make again, though! They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Renee, Im in Central Texas and I know what you mean, but honestly, rhubarb is so rare here that I consider its appearance a celebration just because. 2 Combine 60g butter and sugar in a small saucepan. Tomato and potato foliage is also semi toxic, as they are members of the nightshade family. wow, i never knew that, and as a little kid i made mud pies with rhubarb all the time. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. STEP ONE: Cut washed rhubarb into -inch pieces. Yay rhubarb! It gets to the size of a large hosta and dies back down each winter. Beat in zest and juice. Absurdly moist, warm with the spices but totally spring-appropriate, and so, so fluffy. You are amazing. i wonder if any of the adults in my family even knew. Im sure it will taste great, you just wont see the fruit. Leave a Private Note on this recipe and see it here. Remove from heat and set skillet aside. They are not charmed by its perfect coloration (ranging from shimmery garnet through millennial pink, and straight through to mossy green), its tart flavor (that sings against vanilla and lemon and anchors the sometimes cotton candy-sweetness of strawberries so you can better taste them), or by the fact that unlike anything else in my real life (hair, clothes, apartment), its incapable of looking bad. Pink rhubarb is pretty but doesnt taste any better than more green rhubarb I say take it as it comes and enjoy! Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour, 15 minutes. I have always cut it into smaller pieces like 2 chunks, but going to try it your way. Home Dishes & Beverages Cakes Upside-Down Cakes. The cake I first checked it after baking for 20 minutes, and I think I let it go for 25-30 minutes total. Ive become so fascinated with vegetable and fruit origins now that we live somewhere where food just GROWS out of the ground. I subbed the tail end of some full-fat creme fraiche made up to volume with plain yoghurt, since I had no buttermilk. 2 questions: 1. can I sub something for buttermilk (sour cream? I love seeing your posts in my inbox. The syrup is so yummy, Im saving it to pour over waffles or pancakes. The only overproof skillet I had was 12 so I decided to use a 9 cake pan- turned out beautifully! This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor and visual appeal. You end up with tender, whole pieces that have lost nothing in the way of flavour. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, lemon zest, & a pinch of salt. I wanted a really bright and summery cake so I made this with the zest of a quarter of a grapefruit in the topping instead of lemon and zest of about another quarter in the cake instead of spices. The cake has a great texture. Note: The information shown is Edamams estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. Absolutely. I made this today. Spread over rhubarb mixture. Line a springform pan with a piece of parchment paper. You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. The only tricky thing for me was finding a plate big enough to fit the cake. Layer with rhubarb; sprinkle with sugar. Every item on this page was chosen by a The Pioneer Woman editor. Yum! Pour mix over (dont stir all together) 3 cups rhubarb, chopped not too fine, in uncooked pie shell. Did you use like a vegetable peeler? Gradually add to egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Yes!!! Drizzle with butter. I mostly like rhubarb all on its own. 1) I just read that in places like Minnesota, where I live, and where things grow and then get froze-out by snow storms in May, the rhubarb stems can also be poisonous if they have frozen in the ground. This scrumptious dessert requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, then leave it to the oven to bake your cake to perfection. I made a 1/2 recipe in a 6 skillet and it worked like a charm. Its turned out well, though tart. Thanks! Mine didnt turn out as pretty even though I used red rhubarb stalks. Place rhubarb in a greased 10-in. Just picked a bunch of rhubarb this morning excellent news that you have a new recipe! Toss to coat berries well. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before turning onto cake plate. There is so much of it in the UK at the moment. Using electric mixer, whisk egg whites with cream of tartar just until whites are stiff enough to hold a slight peak. A cake by beloved chef Alice Waters can be made with apples, pears, peaches. Do you think you could use diced/chopped rhubarb instead of long thin slices? unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for buttering pan, rhubarb, trimmed and cut on a very sharp diagonal about inch thick, finely grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, Satsuma Mandarin and Vanilla Upside-Down Cake. 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature Hi Deb! Is that OK? Thanks so much! Get our best recipes, grocery finds, and clever kitchen tips delivered to your inbox. Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan 15-20 minutes. When it comes to preparing the rhubarb, treat it like celery! Mine baked for 32 minutes in a cast iron skillet. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. My stalks also did not keep their shape at all, and instead are a mush and stringy perhaps I over pre-cooked? I only used light brown sugar in topping mix in pan. Sprinkle mixture with baking powder, salt, and all the spices and beat well to thoroughly mix them in. Where can I find the recipe for the rhubarb orange pie? Tasted good and was not overly sweet maybe because it lost some syrup. Im very lactose intolerant. My daughter is allergic to strawberries, and Im always on the lookout for rhubarb recipes that dont require strawberries. While the sugar and butter are melting, in a large bowl combine the remaining 1 cup of sugar, cream, egg, flour and baking powder; stir until fully combined. SEE MORE: CAKE, EVERYDAY CAKES, PHOTO, RHUBARB, SPRING It the rhubarb can declare an end to winter? This rhubarb upside-down cake is an elegant spring cake that showcases absolutely stunning fresh seasonal fruits. Any thoughts on using yogurt rather than buttermilk? Directions. 1/8 teaspoon salt. I realize that spring is supposed to be all flowers and pastels, lightness and lemon zest, but all of these cool, rainy days in the last month make me crave winter spices, no matter how many tomatoes and herbs I have planted this week (so many, eee) in hopes, despite all historical evidence, that this is the year I excel at container gardening. But its SO LITTLE, its not that big of a deal here. I made this immediately upon seeing the recipe, as I had a giant bag of rhubarb freshly cut from my grandmothers garden (Id been planning on making SKs rhubarb snacking cake, but I love spice cake so couldnt resist). love rhubarb!!!! And I just planted my very own rhubarb plant. Hi Deb :) This looks delicious! Just wow. We have a family berry allergyits whatever berry that is first eaten in sufficient quantities to trigger the response. could the winter spices be swapped out for maybe vanilla, or almond? (Shes also bringing me in her yards rhubarb because theres too much. Wut? Sprinkle brown sugar evenly onto bottom of skillet and heat, undisturbed, 3 . My hubby is not a huge fan of rhubarb (!) Im a rhubarb newbie, so maybe thats the problem. Thanks for another great recipe! To prepare topping: Put butter and brown sugar in a 9-inch round cake pan, and put it in the oven. I have been wanting to bake something with rhubarb. This cake was yummy. Coat the sides with butter or nonstick spray. Thanks Deb. I really like to work off a printed page, then I save them in a binder. 3 It does well frozen. So awesome. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Run a knife around edge of cake, and invert onto a wire rack. Let cool completely. Add rhubarb and cook, turning gently, for 3 to 4 minutes, until it has softened slightly and released some of its liquid. Visit her vlog at. Trying to work up the courage. Reduced sugar in cake batter to just 120g demerara sugar, versus the 175g total brown/regular sugar. Deb, this cake is one of the nicest things Ive baked. Add the butter, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest. As others have mentioned, this cake is impressively unattractive (even with really pink rhubarb). Eat. The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. I didnt have buttermilk so I swapped plain yougurt but that still worked. I made this today with freshly harvested rhubarb from the garden. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Gradually fold into creamed mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Dot with 4 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces). After rolling out the dough, Waters links trimmed rhubarb stalks in a circle, about an inch and a half from the doughs edge. I just made this in a 12 cast iron skillet and it worked beautifully! I subbed in tsp of cardamom (great with rhubarb) instead of cloves and used orange zest as thats what I had. But, overall I love this cake! Or just skip the strawberries altogether! Gorgeous color indeed! Thank you! Bake at 450 for 10 minutes, then at 350 for 30 minutes. Im a little scared though about how this will work out. cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet. If any rhubarb is stuck in the pan or slides down the side, just return it to the top of the cake It was awesome. I let out a little eee after glimpsing the pink of the first photo. When sugar-butter mixture is completely melted, add the rhubarb and stir to combine. Loosen edge immediately and invert onto a serving dish. I made a few changes : used orange instead of lemon and ground cardamom I had leftover from making a rhubarb-ginger chutney instead of cloves, and a 8-inch square pan. Thank again. Beat on medium high speed for 2 minutes. I too am allergic to strawberries; think this may be why Ive never in my life had rhubarb. My rhubarb didnt stay red and the next day it looked like grey mush. 2. :) [Its this one, by the way.]. My rhubard was not nearly as deep in color as yours (and therefore not as pretty) but the cake was delightful. I reduced the amount of sugar to 1/4 cup in the topping and 1/8 cup of white sugar and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in the cake. I cant seem to remember to buy new batteries for my kitchen scale. I gotta say, I didnt love this. This explains why as a child I would get an itchy mouth after eating tomatoes from my mothers garden. I used frozen rhubarb and it turned out fine. Oh you beauty, you! I know its a weed many places. Remove rhubarb and cut each stalk lengthwise into thin (about 1/4-inch thick) ribbons. I cant wait to make this! This is a wonderful cake!! Scrape down bowl and add flour; beat only until it disappears. then move them to the garden with a companion bamboo for shade, harvest everything in the spring, and repeat the next August. The thermostat was unwell but, apparently, required a repair about the price of a new stove : ) And isnt this a gorgeous recipe ?! 2 teaspoons baking powder; use gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet. I have a large garden but will not grow rhubarb for the following reason- the leaves are very poisonous. I strewed this over the rhubarb before adding the batter, and the gingery aroma permeated the cake beautifully. Youll have rhubarb forever. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, remaining sugars, and lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 4 minutes. I subbed the sugar again for just light brown, and for the flour I used 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour and 1/2 cup white rice flour. I substituted lactose free milk+ 1tbsp lemon juice for the buttermilk. Gradually add to egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. I added some cardamom too. In any case, it was so tasty. Your method is flawless. Mine were huge. And if so, how much fresh ginger would you say I should add? 3. Preheat oven to 325. The cake looks great, but Im actually wondering about the plate. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. Next time I think taking it all down to 1 cup however divided would still be to my liking! I plan to eat rhubarb crisp nearly every day for the next several weeks. Many people with allergies to fruit actually have oral allergy syndrome, and will not get symptoms of the fruit is cooked. It looks like Joy The Bakers cardamom-strawberry upside-down cake, which is AMAZING, as you probably know. Add flour mixture alternately with the milk to the butter mixture. Privacy Policy. Maybe this weekends market will prove FRUIT-ful HEYO). The cake is more likely to stick if the caramel comes to room temperature. They have a natural affinity for each other. Beat remaining stick butter and cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Preheat the oven to 325F. The rhubarb was ruby red before assembling the cake, but only pale when it emerged from the pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. That said, this was tasty but really unattractive. Using an electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. The joy is in the doing. 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Thank you for the recipe!! We love that you made this rhubarb cake in a skillet! Cake keeps for a couple days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge, or so I hear. Set aside. Can I use frozen rhubarb in small pieces for this? Thanks for the recipe Deb, we have the most gorgeous red rhubarb at my familys garden centre and I love using it up! No, I did not accidentally add a 1 in front of the 4. Layer with rhubarb; sprinkle with sugar. My local farm only had the largest rhubarb youve ever seen WHY? In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. Preheat the oven to 350. (I didnt want the spices to immediately make me think autumn.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I made this today, and it was wonderful! My grandmother has been growing hers for years and its always more green than red, which only seems to make my cakes less pretty. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. ), I can vouch for Jersey tomatoes! This results in a rhubarb-stuffed crust! Make the rhubarb topping. ;), Excellent thank you! I am not here to change their mind, anymore than anyone else has succeeded in convincing me over my lifetime that beets are delicious. This cake is a delight. Question : how did you cut the stalks into thin slices? Hi, Paige. There was an orange-rhubarb one that was fabulous if anyone is looking for alternate fruits. This results in a rhubarb-stuffed crust! Add buttermilk; mixture will have a curdly texture but dont worry, its all going to even out. (it grew in both my grammas & great aunts yards but i dont remember them ever harvesting it to eat.) For the sauce; in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the brown sugar and butter. Cant wait to try it. (Discard the parchment paper.) or make my own- its never as creamy..). Toss the rhubarb, cup of the granulated sugar, and cup of the brown sugar together in a bowl. Thank you. Once sliced thinner, doesnt matter at all. Seed planting is not a great way to try to grow it trust me.. this will def. Secret for growing the best plant: the next time you get new car tires, save one. The rhubarb is in its glory right now. I would just melt the butter and beat all the cake ingredients together. Thank you Deb! ive a plant growing (!!) We rhubarb lovers have to help each other cope after all! No buttermilk on hand, so I used vinegar/milk. Havent eaten it yet. I was wrong on both counts (and I should know better than tweaking a SK recipe!). I grew up with it in the backyard in a northern clime, and we used to pull stalks, sprinkle them with sugar, and gnaw on them after dinner. What a wonderful dessert! My husband adores rhubarb! The Wall Street Journal Magazine photographed key steps in Alice Water's rhubarb galette. Well, that, and its just not a thing where I live. Fold whites into batter 1/3 at a time. Layer the rhubarb across the bottom of the pan in a grid pattern, adding any remaining sugar mixture to the pan. Its our anniversary. Yes, but all pot racks are only as sturdy as theyre put up. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS :). Thank you so much! *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. Set aside. That said, so many people have reported here that the cake doesnt look as pretty with less pink/red rhubarb, so perhaps its all for the best. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. You are right, rhubarb always looks good. Looks a whole lot like bacon! Today Ive made the rhubarb spice cake, with flour from a local grain mill De Leeuw and rhubarb out of my own vegatable garden. That is interesting- she also cant tolerate amoxicillin. 2 eggs, well beaten I will absolutely make it again! Does vanilla bruise like gin? This looks amazing!! P X. Ive made something similar, but I love your spices in the cake batter, so Im stealing that part. Add the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. I am here for their cake. The former recipe calls for a 1 1/2 c sugar divided here we have 1 2/3 c and I hadnt bothered to check those amounts against each other til now writing about it I had previously cut out 1/4 c I think the tang of the rhubarb makes this work in the butter lemon peel melt of the bottoming topping! New here? For batter, in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until blended. What?? Reading all the comments about allergy/enzyme deactivation/pollen makes me wish I had paid more attention in biology/chemistry class when I was young. I made this years first rhubarb crumble this weekend. Spread the mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Deb, I bet you could do a stand out version of this one! I made this today and fed it to 4 Japanese women, two of whom had never eaten rhubarb before. Id never tried an upside-downer without cutting up the fruit but this really did work. Spoon the batter over the rhubarb and spread evenly. Because I know you care about these sorts of things theres a couple of the wrong its in the second paragraph. Top with lattice crust. I have made this a few times with rhubarb and absolutely love it but its Canadian Thanksgiving time and more into apple and pear season, so I swapped out the rhubarb for pears and it was absolute heaven. I have learned over the last couple years that there are people smart, interesting people that I love very much who do not care for rhubarb. What can I sayit was on sale. I subbed plain yogurt for buttermilk, and it came out great! Cake. Can confirm, we treated it pretty much like a weed when I was a kid zero maintenance. Dories recipe uses 2 cups of cranberries, Im not sure what that weighs. Worth it. Beautiful, as always! 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