Best 5 Upside Down Rhubarb And Ginger Cake Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with an Upside-Down Rhubarb and Ginger Cake Symphony of Sweetness and Spice**

Indulge in a culinary adventure with our upside-down rhubarb and ginger cake, a delightful fusion of tart and tangy rhubarb, aromatic ginger, and a moist, tender cake base. This delectable treat is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, showcasing a vibrant swirl of pink rhubarb and golden cake.

Our recipe collection features a classic upside-down rhubarb and ginger cake, along with exciting variations that add a unique twist to this timeless dessert. From a gluten-free version that caters to special dietary needs to a decadent ginger-infused caramel sauce that elevates the cake's flavors, we have something for every palate.

These recipes are carefully curated to ensure that each bite is an explosion of flavors. The balance between the sweetness of the rhubarb and the spiciness of the ginger creates a harmonious symphony that will leave you craving more.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to a world of sweet and tangy bliss. Let the upside-down rhubarb and ginger cake become your new favorite dessert, a perfect companion for afternoon tea, weekend brunches, or any special occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

RHUBARB UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
6 cups rhubarb sliced on the bias about 1 1/2-inches thick
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 box yellow cake mix
Whipped cream, lightly sweetened with vanilla bean paste, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Combine the rhubarb, sugar, honey, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and vanilla bean paste. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions. Place the rhubarb mixture into the bottom of the pan, reserving half of the juices and adding the other half to the pan. Spread rhubarb and juices evenly, then pour cake batter over the rhubarb.
  • Bake until golden, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool at least 10 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board. Serve warm with the whipped cream and reserved rhubarb liquid.

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I've baked this cake every spring for many years, and my family loves it! Use your own fresh rhubarb, hit up a farmers market or find a neighbor who will trade stalks for the recipe! -Helen Breman, Mattydale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, melted
BATTER
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb in a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. Drizzle with butter; set aside. For batter, in a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until blended. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Spread over rhubarb mixture. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Loosen edges immediately and invert onto a serving dish. Serve warm. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

UPSIDE DOWN RHUBARB AND GINGER CAKE



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Make and share this Upside Down Rhubarb and Ginger Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lostfairy

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

50 g butter
250 g brown sugar
350 g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2cm chunks
100 g wholewheat flour
100 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
200 ml buttermilk
75 ml canola oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180'C/gas 4.
  • Melt the butter in a 26cm diameter oven-proof frying pan.
  • Stir in 125g sugar and cook on a gentle heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rhubarb, remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Sieve the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl.
  • In a measuring jug or small bowl whisk the egg and add the remaining brown sugar, the buttermilk, oil and ginger, and mix well.
  • Whisk in the dry ingredients until combined to form a liquid batter.
  • Pour the mixture over the rhubarb in the pan.
  • Cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until the cake feels firm in the centre. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before turning out onto a serving plate.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with softly whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 220.1, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.4, Protein 3.9

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Take advantage of rhubarb season with this easy dessert. Baked and unmolded, this cake resembles a pale pink mosaic atop velvet-crumbed and vanilla-infused cake. The rhubarb, which you'll add in raw, is tangy and tender, firm enough to give you something to chew over. It's an easy half-hour of prep and another hour and change in the oven, ample time for a light supper, anticipation of dessert hanging in the spring air.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, more to grease pans
1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, rinsed and sliced into 1/2-inch cubes about 4 cups
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups cake flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Zest of 1 lemon, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the paper and sides of the pan. Wrap two layers of foil under the pan, and place it on a baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, mix rhubarb, cornstarch and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  • Mix the brown sugar and 1/2 stick butter in a pan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Whip 2 sticks butter in a mixer with a paddle attachment for 2 minutes. With your fingers, blend the remaining 1 cup sugar with lemon zest until the mixture is uniform in color. Cream together with the butter at medium-high speed until it is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl halfway through. Add the vanilla and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, then the lemon juice. (It's O.K. if the mixture looks curdled.) With the mixer set to low speed, add the flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, until well combined. Scrape down the mixer bowl in between the additions.
  • Pour the brown-sugar mixture into the cake pan, then spoon in the rhubarb and its juices. Spoon in the batter so it covers all of the rhubarb. Smooth out the top.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top of the cake is firm to touch and a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out without any large, moist crumbs.
  • Place the pan on a wire rack, and cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the cake, place a plate on top of the pan and turn it upside-down. Release the cake from the pan while still warm or else it will stick.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 636, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 253 milligrams, Sugar 48 grams, TransFat 1 gram

HOMEMADE RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor and visual appeal. We like it served with strawberry ice cream. -Joyce Rowe, Stratham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2-1/4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
BATTER:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter. Spread into a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Layer with rhubarb; sprinkle with sugar. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into creamed mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Gently spoon over rhubarb. , Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 40-50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh rhubarb. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • To make peeling the rhubarb easier, score the skin with a sharp knife before pulling it off.
  • If you don't have ground ginger, you can make your own by grinding whole ginger in a spice grinder or blender.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • To ensure that the cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This upside-down rhubarb and ginger cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and unique dessert, give this upside-down rhubarb and ginger cake a try.

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