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Strawberry rhubarb upside down cake with two forks and extra strawberries

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
This delicious vanilla butter cake baked with fresh strawberries and rhubarb is an effortlessly beautiful spring or summer dessert.

Ingredients
 

Topping:

  • 2 Tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter , melted
  • cup (71 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup (115 grams) sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup (140 grams) sliced rhubarb

Cake:

  • ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter , at room temperature
  • cup (66 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup (160 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup (150 grams) buttermilk
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream , for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the inside of an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick baking spray and line with a parchment paper round (optional). melted butter, making sure to butter all sides.
  • Add melted butter and sprinkle the bottom of pan with brown sugar and spread strawberries and rhubarb on top. You can arrange them into a fun pattern, or simply scatter them into a single layer. (Exact amount of fruit needed may depend on your pattern and size of cake pan, but just make sure the entire bottom of the pan is covered.)
  • In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or in bowl with hand-held mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Add egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture in two additions, alternating with buttermilk and mixing just until combined, scraping down bowl as necessary.
  • Spread batter on top of fruit and bake until cake is lightly browned on top and the center springs back when gently pressed, about 25-35 minutes (time will vary depending on if you use an 8 or 9-inch pan).
  • Let cool 5-10 minutes, then run knife around edges and invert onto plate while the cake is still hot. Cool completely, then serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 89mg, Potassium: 78mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 317IU, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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