Rhubarb is a sign of Spring at our house. There's those traditional rhubarb desserts, like the Rhubarb Pie I always make for our friend
the landscaper and
this rhubarb dessert, recipe courtesy of Tim's mom. Looking for something new for this year, I was intrigued by the look of this Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pudding Cake. The topping looked crunchy and delicious.This could be my new favorite rhubarb dessert. easy to make but nice enough for when you have guests.
Served alongside ice cream or whipped cream, this dessert is a keeper! One thing to note, it doesn't keep well. Although, still delicious, it was dry within a day or two of baking.
Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pudding Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2/3 cup boiling water
Directions
Cover the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch square pan with fruit. (I prefer an 8 inch or 9 inch
square glass baking dish. You could also use a deep dish glass pie plate.)
Mix 3/4 cup sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, extracts, milk and
flour together (add a little more milk if it is too thick to pour); pour
over fruit. Mix remaining sugar and cornstarch; sprinkle over mixture
in pan. Pour boiling water over the top. ( I know this sounds strange,
but trust me, it works to create a pudding around the rhubarb in the
bottom of the pan.)
Ready to go into the oven
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Yield: 9 servings.
You can see that the sugar topping creates a glaze on the top of the
cake, something like a creme brulee, as well as creating the pudding at
the bottom. You can serve warm in a bowl with ice cream, or let it cool
a bit, slice and invert on your plate to show off the pudding.