In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, lemon zest, & a pinch of salt. The cake has a great texture. I am attempting to grow my own in OK, but not holding out much hopeits too hot here. Let me know if you want the recipe. Every bite I take Im envisioning Mary Berry commenting on the perfection of the crumb! I appreciate the details in the description as I definitely would have been worried about the curd-like appearance when mixing the cake ingredients. I did not wait until after dinner for a taste, but had a slice with a scoop of ice cream in the afternoon of this very hot day. Looks really good. Thanks! Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan 15-20 minutes. I just used a knife to slice the stems lengthwise. I take great courage from seeing it poke its crimson fists up through the soil when there often is still some snow on the ground! You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. I am hooked on a roasted rhubarb and strawberry sauce I use daily on homemade granola with yogurt. Im saving this recipe. Sprinkle mixture with baking powder, salt, and all the spices and beat well to thoroughly mix them in. Coconut milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, perhaps? Then, she folds the dough over the rhubarb, making a rope design in the dough. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. What a delicious-sounding cake! This turned out really good! The Wall Street Journal Magazine photographed key steps in Alice Water's rhubarb galette. 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter. Eat. Unfortunately, rhubarb does not fare well in hot climates. Ive had decent results just subbing out strawberries for more rhubarb in things like Debs strawberry rhubarb crisp bars. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. I made this in a 7 skillet, half the recipe. 1/4 teaspoon salt. That made the mixture very wet, so I siphoned off half a cup of liquid. For commenters who dont/cant eat strawberries with their rhubarb, heres what my mother used to make. With effortless beauty and incomparable flavor, this cake is ready to eat after its flipped out of the pan (with fresh whipped cream, perhaps?) Delicious! In a photo in the berry ricotta galette (yum) and behind-the-scenes-in-your-kitchen story, there is a sturdy pot rack. 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. Made this for Fathers Day lunch yesterday, as rhubarb is one of my dads favorites. As the sugar dissolves, stir to distribute the mixture evenly over the pan. I would pass on just plain hot cooked ones though quite bland. I dont have a skillet and was wondering if you think another baking dish would work? I actually like it better than strawberries. Your method is flawless. Preheat the oven to 350F. (I dont know why, but its is the ONLY way my fingers type the word. If any rhubarb is stuck in the pan or slides down the side, just return it to the top of the cake Without the rhubarb, of course. Can I use frozen rhubarb in small pieces for this? (Cut in thin slices and boil for about 10 mins in a sugar syrup; remove slices, reduce syrup, then put slices and syrup in the bottom of the cake tin and proceed with the cake part.) Scrape down bowl and add flour; beat only until it disappears. Wrap two layers of foil under the pan, and place it on a baking. Any idea where the teacher lives? Run a knife around edge of cake, and invert onto a wire rack. 2. Spoon the batter over the rhubarb and spread evenly. I love rhubarb and I am using it at the moment in my bakings too. My youngest is gluten free and I just made this recipe. The cake is more likely to stick if the caramel comes to room temperature. I had bought fresh rhubarb for the first time ever because they were so pretty. No need to fuss too much over the rhubarb layout. The only adjustments Ive made are to decrease the white sugar by about 30 grams in the cake itself, and decreased a little bit in the topping. I need to concoct a rhubarb-appropriate special occasion. ive a plant growing (!!) My son-in-law has asked for one every year since. Is it as sturdy as it looks and where did you find it? Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. but i roasted some yellow ones a couple of weeks ago and marinated them in a shallot & dijon vinaigrette and had them cold with goat cheese and dill and theyre fantastic that way, imho. Its a great tasting and easy recipe. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Maybe I should have left out some of the thicker stems, since some of the rhubarb came out a little stringy, but not disastrously so. 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. Drizzle cup melted butter over the top and set it aside. Spoon batter into prepared pan, and spread it evenly over cranberries. As others have mentioned, this cake is impressively unattractive (even with really pink rhubarb). Jessica- my rhubarb was in so much liquid in the skillet, and I could not fathom how spreading that thick batter was going to work. Absolutely. I added some cardamom too. Love the cake in a skillet. Ive become so fascinated with vegetable and fruit origins now that we live somewhere where food just GROWS out of the ground. It worked out well, but I probably will increase the batter next time, maybe by 25%. It was perfectly softened after coming out of the oven, so no issues there. Thank you! It was amazing. Especially with all that butter. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. One tip would be to make sure to transfer all of the liquid from the pan into the cake pan, I would have liked a little more rhubarb juices to keep the cake from drying out. I made this cake this past weekend and I cannot stop eating it. If you get bothered by mush textures, try roasting rather than poaching rhubarb, with sugar or honey and no liquid. It still worked well! Hi Deb! Make the topping: Stir together butter, flour, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until moist and crumbly. Beat in zest and juice. There are some varieties where the leaf ridges are pink and red along with the stems, much like a rainbow kale. I made this today. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Yes!!! Make cake: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Directions Preheat the oven to 350, and spray a 9 cake pan with non-stick spray. to achieve the proper temperature. To prepare batter: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Sprinkle with nutmeg. A sour cream-rhubarb pie also was great, and two other riffs which werent the usual ones, but I cant think of them offhand. Drizzle with butter. Am going to make this cake this weekend! Cake is moist and gingerbread-y lively against the rhubarb. I was crossing my fingers and it worked out. Place rhubarb in a greased 10-in. Seems like it would be tricky to make them even along the length. 1 piece: 240 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Im a little scared though about how this will work out. tart fruit (well, veggie, to be exact, in case of rhubarb) + sweet dough is just the perfect combination for me. I checked at the grocery store last weekend and it was $14/lb. Spoon batter into prepared pan, and spread it evenly over cranberries. So if any of you grow it or buy it with the leaves on be sure your children and dogs do not try to eat it. Also, all you had to say was rhubarb and my mouth started watering! Place rhubarb in a greased 10-in. Alice Waters, (born April 28, 1944, Chatham, New Jersey, U.S.), American restaurateur, chef, and food activist who was a leading proponent of the "slow food" movement, which billed itself as the healthy antithesis to fast food. Preheat the oven to 325F. Easy, yummy, and pretty! We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Im very lactose intolerant. cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet. some short and some taller. Next time I think taking it all down to 1 cup however divided would still be to my liking! Either way, tastes lovely! Will this cake freeze OK? For this recipe, pick nice, thick stalks of rhubarb. I added some diced stem ginger as well as some chopped rhubarb to the batter. Add rhubarb and cook, turning gently, for 3 to 4 minutes, until it has softened slightly and released some of its liquid. The cake I first checked it after baking for 20 minutes, and I think I let it go for 25-30 minutes total. If desired, serve with whipped cream. In the interest of time, I made this in a cake pan without pre cooking the rhubarb (ie. This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor and visual appeal. Many people with allergies to fruit actually have oral allergy syndrome, and will not get symptoms of the fruit is cooked. And I wasnt too worried about precision. Every item on this page was chosen by a The Pioneer Woman editor. I made a 1/2 recipe in a 6 skillet and it worked like a charm. 3/4 cup (160 g) firmly packed . I subbed the buttermilk for milk with a bit of vinegar in it. 28gr Saturates 13gr Carbs 57gr Sugars 36gr Fibre 2gr Protein 10gr Salt 0.7gr Sarah Akhurst Our Food Director Sarah is a food obsessive, and spends most of her time scoping out the latest food trends, experimenting in her own kitchen, or making her family wait to eat while she photographs every dinner she makes for the 'gram! My sister never believed me that my Moms oven control had to read 50 degrees higher (!) And it was delicious. (Discard the parchment paper.) This results in a rhubarb-stuffed crust! I plan to eat rhubarb crisp nearly every day for the next several weeks. Dories recipe uses 2 cups of cranberries, Im not sure what that weighs. I dont see why it wouldnt be, so long as the top was protected a little. After rolling out the dough, Waters links trimmed rhubarb stalks in a circle, about an inch and a half from the dough's edge. okay.. dont make fun of me (too much) for not knowing this; but why cream butter and sugar THEN add the vanilla? If by some miracle I am able to obtain some rhubarb, I will definitely be making this cake! My advice: resist the urge to slice the rhubarb too thin and to pour off any liquid after the rhubarb cooks. Remove rhubarb and cut each stalk lengthwise into thin (about 1/4-inch thick) ribbons. Gradually fold into creamed mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Ditto, I think, with more green rhubarb. Your email address will not be published. During her time in the White House, Mrs. Obama planted a vegetable garden on the White House lawn and championed healthy eating initiatives . Beat remaining stick butter and cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. 10 ounces (1 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon), Vanilla or strawberry ice cream, for serving. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The reason not to put acid things in a cast iron pan isnt that it will damage the pan (or the seasoning on the pan), but that the acid will leach lots of iron into the food, and can turn it grey. This looks DELICIOUS. Too bad more folks arent freezing it. I really like to work off a printed page, then I save them in a binder. :), Ew, heh. Its the 10-inch dinner plate (but I used it for serving) from Crate & Barrels Mercer collection. 1 Tablespoon butter I am really looking forward to making this. Thank you very much for creating it. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter. 4 cups rhubarb, coarsely chopped fresh or frozen, 1-inch (2.5cm) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder cup buttermilk, at room temperature Makes: 9 inch round Instructions Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Set aside. Tip: Freeze any rhubarb trimmings for jams and compotes; it adds a lovely tartness. Rhubarb w/ strawberries is good, but give me plain, tart rhubarb. My 5 year old and I made this today! Made it in my 10 inch cast iron and is absolutely delicious seemed like a ton of liquid from a little over a pound of rhubarb but turned out perfect. 3. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before turning onto cake plate. If your rhubarb is already quite thin, you might just want to halve each piece lengthwise. I subbed in tsp of cardamom (great with rhubarb) instead of cloves and used orange zest as thats what I had. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined, then vanilla. My daughter is allergic to strawberries, and Im always on the lookout for rhubarb recipes that dont require strawberries. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl. And not overly sweet. I did some subs (see my comment) and it all worked fine. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Let cool completely. oohoo I love cake a lot and this recipe make me so hungry. We recommend our users to update the browser. So much interesting info of all sorts on this site!! Joyce Rowe, Stratham, New Hampshire, Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home. I ended up having to use the platter from my cupcake carrier because it was too wide for all of my regular plates. Set aside. Allow. Looks a whole lot like bacon! :). Id just do a few microplanes of it so it doesnt overwhelm. Spread the mixture onto the bottom of the pan. 3. Delicious alternative is sliced apples too! You end up with tender, whole pieces that have lost nothing in the way of flavour. Its peak rhubarb in Tasmania, but the strawbs are not in yet so I was seeking some rhubarb-only goodness. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, several minutes. Win win, I say. I am a sucker for creative, easy dishes like this that also create minimal dishes/mess. Trying to work up the courage. Blueberries go really well with ruebarb also. Everybody with an appetite for rhubarb loved this and kept asking for the secret ingredients. Each bite has a surprisingly crunchy texture. (am I the only one too lazy to stop the mixer?) I will make it this weekend :). You can try replacing with raspberries if you really want another berry flavor. No, I did not accidentally add a 1 in front of the 4. I cant untrain them, regardless of the fact that I fully comprehend which is correct at which times.). In a bowl, mix together the peeled rhubarb, caster sugar, and lemon zest. Just made it and it is delicious! I know one other person had a similar comment to my husbands, as I was dishing this up: huh. No the light pinks! Crumble topping evenly over batter. This is an amazing cake. 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. plums or any slightly fruit. -Laurel Bledsoe. They have a natural affinity for each other. Impressive! When I lived in England I came across another way to eat and cook Rhubarb that was quite common there, Rhubarb Whip or Rhubarb Fool. It'sstrange and beautiful and tart, she says. 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). Her cakes and breads (chez our mom) were always undercooked inside; mine were fine. I made this last night. My son remembers when he was around 6 and 7 that we had rhubarb growing at our house and he loves it. You had oral allergy syndrome. Arrange 1/4 inch plum wedges over the brown sugar mixture in a way that covers the bottom of the pan completely. I used frozen rhubarb and it turned out fine. (The mixture may look curdled.) An excuse to use the cast iron! Just make sure to cut off any tough ends and discard any leaves. 1 piece: 316 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 2 3/4 cups fresh cranberries. Its our anniversary. We made this tonight and 6 of us polished off the whole thing in about 10 minutes! work for you. I cant wait. That upside-down cranberry cake is awesome! It reminds me of the spring version of the purple plum torte. It turned out perfectly. If possible, grab the most vibrantly colored ones for a jewel-toned pink dessert. You might like this one, too, for that. Makes the kitchen smell like a spiced heaven and folks all around lick their forks for more. Theres no cream, and that bit of nutmeg really does it for me! Great recipe. Will have to repeat next weekend! 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. Baking times will vary a bit; the 9-inch is likely to take longer, a 10-inch, possibly shorter. cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet. Made this yesterday. This recipe requires a little extra effort you have to whip the egg whites separately and then fold them into the batter - but the reward is a light, ethereal cake topped with glistening, caramelized cranberries. In a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet melt butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and reduce heat to low. the need for coziness knows no season :) I also adore cakes made with buttermilk like this one; they always seem more soft and luscious! Cant argue with that! The number one way to make sure a cake does not stick is to prepare the pan. And if so, how much fresh ginger would you say I should add? Baked Goat Cheese Salad. I told her I wanted to make it and she said, Oh but have you ever had rhubarb CUSTARD pie? Odd question, but do you think the spice cake base would translate well to a layer cake? Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, until smooth. May I suggest the book Rhubarb Renaissance by Kim Ode? I have a large garden but will not grow rhubarb for the following reason- the leaves are very poisonous. We recommend our users to update the browser. It gets to the size of a large hosta and dies back down each winter. We had someone do it; I said it needs to hold 100 pounds! and the handyman jumped up and did a pull-up on it. I guess its time for this dessert to make a reappearance. We like it served with strawberry ice cream. Method Rhubarb upside-down cake 1 Preheat oven to 180C. Sadly, a quick Google search for how to grow rhubarb in Texas yielded multi-page documents explaining that one can start seeds indoors in August and keep them inside for two months (!) Id break out in big blotchy hives. Can you substitute almond flour (or another) for the all-purpose flour? Combine the rhubarb, sugar, honey, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and vanilla bean paste. I have made this cake many times and love it, but tonight for the first time I made a vegan version and it might honestly have been even better than the original! Set aside. New American Traditions; In a Berkeley Kitchen, A Celebration of Simplicity, tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes That Are Not Pie. Maybe one could put the batter into a piping/ziploc bag and then just squeeze it over the topping in a spiral to avoid all that? They are nice with goat cheese in a salad too. Ive felt confident since. Rhubarb Cream Pie Next time I will put a bit more rhubarb in I was getting all type-A about having it exactly cover the bottom of the pan and didnt think to just double-layer it. I have also discovered that the same technique works well with other fruit: apples, pears, apricots, even oranges. If you have any sunny ground in which to plant, rhubarb is incredibly easy to grow and will come back year after year. Beat on medium high speed for 2 minutes. It the rhubarb can declare an end to winter? 1. and the spices were perfect too. Set aside. Make the cake. You are right, rhubarb always looks good. The technique is really brilliant, and produces a cake that is beautiful to look at, and full of the fruit flavour but not soggy because you dont put the fruit INTO the cake batter. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Toss the rhubarb and sugar together, and let sit while you make the cake. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Youll have rhubarb forever. The black tire keeps the soil warm, contained & moist; water once a week. Instructions. NYT Cooking is a subscription service of The New York Times. Everyone loved it. (Thank you, cake.). Maybe making in 2 loaf pans instead? Any thoughts on subbing in 1 pound cranberries? Ive never tried rhubarb before but your pictures make me feel like to make it!! I made it with this gluten-free flour from KAF: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/products/gluten-free-all-purpose-flour/ I had not been happy with an earlier rendition of KAFs GF flour due to all the gums..this one finally has no xantham gum! Add butter and salt and heat skillet over medium until butter has melted, stirring frequently. An allergy you have to pollen cross reacts with a protein in the strawberry. The recipe sounds wonderful, thank you! Bake until top is browned and cake pulls away slightly from edges of pan, 25 to 35 minutes. Can wait to have some this evening. She participated in the 1960s Free Speech Movement . I will definitely be making this recipe again and again! You can skip them or add other flavors. Ick! Yes, but all pot racks are only as sturdy as theyre put up. I made this and it was delicious, but I made a few mistakes that kept it from being even better. Thats the cooks share and obviously means I put exactly that much too much rhubarb in the pan! then move them to the garden with a companion bamboo for shade, harvest everything in the spring, and repeat the next August. My rhubarb was more green, so it wasnt as pretty as yours and my buttermilk had gone bad so I subbed sour cream, but this was soooooooo good. The first two would need a little more time to pre-soften. Ive baked this cake every spring for many years, and my family loves it! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Is it possible to make this in a regular pan? Last but not least I successfully subbed the flour for a gluten free mix I found locally from an amazing bread purveyor so for the win win win more cake back into my life! Thanks Deb. A cake by beloved chef Alice Waters can be made with apples, pears, peaches. I cant figure out why the entire center of my cake was so underdone. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and brown sugar together until thick and smooth. Turned out great with defrosted rhubarb spears from last spring. I have been wanting to bake something with rhubarb. Thanks so much: I made it this morning and have just enjoyed a piece. :) [Its this one, by the way.]. (assuming Id thaw it first? What a powerful & yummy ode to the good old rhubarb! Set aside for 10 minutes. As if you couldnt get any better, I learn we share a horror of beets! An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. Cut into generous squares and serve with thick cream. Plus, it just so happens that I had 12 pounds of rhubarb to use up (my husband calls this the I went apple picking situation, I obviously do not know what he is talking about), so this cake was everything I needed and we loved it. I think I will take your description, print it out, frame it, and hang it in my kitchen. Absolutely fantastic, my husband and I both loved this! I subbed the tail end of some full-fat creme fraiche made up to volume with plain yoghurt, since I had no buttermilk. Do you have any ideas for substitutes for the buttermilk? Question : how did you cut the stalks into thin slices? My local farm only had the largest rhubarb youve ever seen WHY? I was unable to deliver the lard crust, unfortunately, but it was still delicious, meringue and all. Well be making this again, and soon! Cut the cake into squares and serve warm with ice cream. I too am allergic to strawberries; think this may be why Ive never in my life had rhubarb. I love it, but its insanely expensive in Texas. I cant tell you how many times Ive made it since: I froze a lot of rhubarb last summer so I could continue to make it over the winter. (1 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan, Yellow Cake With Pastry Cream Filling and Chocolate Ganache Frosting, Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti With White Chocolate, Marbled Pound Cake (Panqu Marmoleado de Chocolate y Vanilla). Thanks for the recipe Deb, we have the most gorgeous red rhubarb at my familys garden centre and I love using it up! Dont know if laying down the outside of the stalk keeps more pink in the final outcome?! This results in a rhubarb-stuffed crust! . You are my go-to for recipes, as they always come out great. Came out of the pan beautifully. Or just skip the strawberries altogether! Sprinkle brown sugar evenly onto bottom of skillet and heat, undisturbed, 3 . Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama. frozen product already washed and neatly and evenly sliced to substitute for fresh with little noticeable difference. If you dont have an ovenproof skillet, a deep (ideally 3-inch sides) 9-inch cake pan or regular depth 10-inch cake pan should work as well. I just made this in a 12 cast iron skillet and it worked beautifully! Couldnt wait to try this after buying some organic rhubarb grown by a local farmer. This is the only domestic plant I know that is PARTIALLY eatableand since the leaves can look like silver beet or other tasty greens you must be alert to the problem. Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, teaspoon cinnamon and teaspoon nutmeg in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the rhubarb. unfortunately, I NEVER get the pretty pink rhubarb here, but hey, it tastes just as good. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine cranberries and orange juice. Spread evenly over rhubarb. Set batter aside. I much prefer my go to rhubarb lunar cake recipe. Any thoughts on using yogurt rather than buttermilk? (And I hope this helps others with odds and ends during this time.). OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS Great instructions followed to the letter yielded a perfect cake. I will surely try it. I am with you on rhubarb, but I also like beets ( pickled with mostly vinegar and onion) and in borscht. I maybe accidentally bought 10 pounds. Love rhubarb!! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Is she in New Jersey? I really am beginning to appreciate its name of The Garden State. People laugh, but a woman I work with is from New Jersey and she swears by New Jersey tomatoes. Thanks for the inspiration! YUM. Bask in the glory of the wonderful thing you have made. As others have noted, it wasnt as pretty as yours, but the cake is so very delicious and spice-filled and the rhubarb so sweet and tart. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. Stir in the yogurt on low speed. Wow this is an ugly, completely delicious cake. Thank you. 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). Layer the rhubarb across the bottom of the pan in a grid pattern, adding any remaining sugar mixture to the pan. 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