Best 7 Upside Down Rhubarb Bread Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary escapade with our delectable upside-down rhubarb bread, a harmonious blend of tangy rhubarb and moist, fluffy bread. This delightful treat, boasting a vibrant crimson hue and a delectable aroma, is a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can create this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen.

In addition to the classic upside-down rhubarb bread, this article presents a treasure trove of other tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of this unique ingredient. From the zesty orange-rhubarb upside-down cake to the luscious rhubarb coffee cake with its crumbly streusel topping, each recipe offers a unique flavor profile that will captivate your senses. Whether you prefer a classic dessert or a more contemporary twist, this article has something to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities of rhubarb in these delectable recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested 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.

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.

RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This cake has a crumb "topping" that actually ends up on the bottom. Each bite has a surprisingly crunchy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
Coarse salt
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
1 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut on a very sharp diagonal about 1/2 inch thick
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the topping: Stir together butter, flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until moist and crumbly.
  • Make the cake: Butter a 9-inch round cake pan (2 inches deep). Dot with 4 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces). Toss rhubarb with 3/4 cup sugar; let stand for 2 minutes. Toss again, and spread in pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Beat remaining stick butter and cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in zest and juice. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated, scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, until smooth. Spread evenly over rhubarb. Crumble topping evenly over batter.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and top springs back when touched, about 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake, and invert onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.

CRANBERRY RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Toni Fohey of Waukesha, Wisconsin writes, "With a few alterations over the years, this has become one of my families' favorites. I get requests for the recipe every time I make it for guests."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Place oats in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, pour butter into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Add cranberries and rhubarb. , In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, oil and remaining brown sugar. Stir in oat mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts. Spoon over fruit. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

UPSIDE DOWN RHUBARB CAKE



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An easy, quick, and pretty dessert to make for family or guests. This makes a fitting patriotic dish for picnics.

Provided by BOLTONLANE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Upside-Down Cake

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored Jell-O® mix
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix rhubarb, sugar, strawberry gelatin mix, and tapioca in a bowl. Spread the rhubarb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Beat white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour the cake batter over the rhubarb mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake layer comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cake stand for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting on a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.7 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose your rhubarb wisely: Select firm, bright red stalks with minimal blemishes. Avoid rhubarb with wilted or bruised leaves.
  • Prepare your rhubarb properly: Trim the ends of the rhubarb stalks and remove any leaves. Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan is the traditional pan for upside-down rhubarb bread. It gives the bread a beautiful shape and allows the rhubarb to caramelize evenly.
  • Be patient: Upside-down rhubarb bread needs to cool completely before inverting it. This allows the bread to set and the rhubarb to firm up.

Conclusion:

Upside-down rhubarb bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With its sweet and tangy flavor, it's a perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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