Any thoughts on subbing in 1 pound cranberries? Beautiful, as always! Serve with slightly sweetened whipped cream, flavored, if desired, with orange liqueur. It still worked well! . I made this today with freshly harvested rhubarb from the garden. Ive always marveled at the beautiful colors of rhubarb. I think I cooked the rhubarb too long in the pan, make sure to cook so it only releases a little bit of liquid and is not too soft, otherwise it will look quite mushy on top rather than have the nice long strips of rhubarb like Debs pics. It was delicious, but I found the rhubarb to be mushy because of my mistakes. My Indiana childhood memories are filled with my grandmother growing rhubarb and making the most amazing crisp out of it. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, until smooth. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. An easy, no-fuss way to grease a pan is touse baking spray with flour. Coat the sides with butter or nonstick spray. 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. There is also a family sensitivity to penicillin and amoxicillin. some short and some taller. I cant untrain them, regardless of the fact that I fully comprehend which is correct at which times.). (I didnt want the spices to immediately make me think autumn.) Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Loving rhubarb as i do, does this work the same with the green stalked rhubarb? Thank you! My batter spread pretty easily over the warm rhubarb toppingit didnt seem as thick as in the pictures above, but it turned out great! Drizzle cup melted butter over the top and set it aside. I feel like it wouldnt matter, but maybe the rhubarb wouldnt stay on top/bottom nicely after its flipped? 2 questions: 1. can I sub something for buttermilk (sour cream? Cake keeps for a couple days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge, or so I hear. I love rhubarb and I am using it at the moment in my bakings too. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), 15 Cast-Iron Pies That Show Off the Skillets Sweet Side, How to Keep an Avocado from Turning Brown, Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, optional. Either way, tastes lovely! Is there a print button somewhere that Im not seeing? Am going to make this cake this weekend! I too love all the sweet, winter spices . Can confirm, we treated it pretty much like a weed when I was a kid zero maintenance. One of the last things I cooked for my grandma before she died was a rhubarb pie. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until stiff peaks form. The number one way to make sure a cake does not stick is to prepare the pan. Tasted good and was not overly sweet maybe because it lost some syrup. Also, all you had to say was rhubarb and my mouth started watering! Spoon the batter over the rhubarb and spread evenly. 1 1/2 cups sugar It looks like Joy The Bakers cardamom-strawberry upside-down cake, which is AMAZING, as you probably know. This explains why as a child I would get an itchy mouth after eating tomatoes from my mothers garden. As the sugar dissolves, stir to distribute the mixture evenly over the pan. This has become my all-time fave cake. Combine sugar, flour and nutmeg; sprinkle over rhubarb. Looks like bacon. I thought it looked luscious, and just needed a few spring flowers on top for garnish (cherry blossoms? Of course Alice Water, culinary pioneer and the woman behind Chez Panisse, makes a beautiful rhubarb galette. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. Top with lattice crust. This results in a rhubarb-stuffed crust! 1 1/4 cups (181 g) plus 1 tablespoon low FODMAP gluten-free all-purpose flour, such as Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour. I liked the spiced cake, but not with the rhubarb topping. A hit with both me and my fiance! So great, and a dish that non Rhubarb fans seemed to enjoy too. I put a little in a 6 inch cake pan with a couple scoops of batter to make as a tester since I wasnt going to be eating the actual cake a day later and was bringing it to an event and wanted to make sure it turned out. unfortunately, I NEVER get the pretty pink rhubarb here, but hey, it tastes just as good. If your rhubarb is already quite thin, you might just want to halve each piece lengthwise. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. I ended up having to use the platter from my cupcake carrier because it was too wide for all of my regular plates. Make the cake. It is delicious, moist, and I love the look you get from using ribbons of rhubarb instead of chopping it. Though Gooseberries sweetened & baked under a pound cake served with vanilla ice cream flavoured Elderflower cordial is a wonderful thing. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined, then vanilla. Easy, yummy, and pretty! Alice Waters shares her Inspiring Woman: Michelle Obama. Scrape the rhubarb and syrup into the cake pan and leave to cool. Stainless steel should be fine, but cake might stick more easily. In a photo in the berry ricotta galette (yum) and behind-the-scenes-in-your-kitchen story, there is a sturdy pot rack. My grandmother has been growing hers for years and its always more green than red, which only seems to make my cakes less pretty. 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. 1 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for buttering pan, 1 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut on a very sharp diagonal about inch thick, teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice. I made this years first rhubarb crumble this weekend. Home Dishes & Beverages Cakes Upside-Down Cakes. Tastes fantastic! The first two would need a little more time to pre-soften. Method Rhubarb upside-down cake 1 Preheat oven to 180C. Hi Deb, Im just wondering if you think it would be possible to substitute fresh ginger in place of the ground ginger? I know how counter-productive this sounds to the point of an upside down cake, however, I got a request to make a rhubarb and blueberry cake with vanilla buttercream frosting and I thought this might be a good base, add some blueberries to the batter, and then frost it. And Jersey corn, peaches, blueberries So excited its almost summer! We love that you made this rhubarb cake in a skillet! Thank again. Well, so can I! Renee, Im in Central Texas and I know what you mean, but honestly, rhubarb is so rare here that I consider its appearance a celebration just because. This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor and visual appeal. :). Its peak rhubarb in Tasmania, but the strawbs are not in yet so I was seeking some rhubarb-only goodness. Also an A+ gorgeous skillet, while were handing out aesthetic compliments. 2 Combine 60g butter and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook the topping in a frying pan and pour it into the prepared cake pan before adding the batter. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. I used frozen rhubarb and it turned out fine. Is it a regular dinner plate, or a serving plate? Ive never tried rhubarb before but your pictures make me feel like to make it!! Instructions. Hi Deb looks great. I always have rhubarbit grows like weeds here, and I harvest in the fall, chopping and freezing for future use. 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. 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. I dont have a skillet and was wondering if you think another baking dish would work? Can I use frozen rhubarb in small pieces for this? This recipe uses orange juice and cornstarch to ensure that the caramel stays nice and velvety. I grew up with it in the backyard in a northern clime, and we used to pull stalks, sprinkle them with sugar, and gnaw on them after dinner. They find it jammy or stringy or too wet or depressingly gray once cooked. This scrumptious dessert requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, then leave it to the oven to bake your cake to perfection. That is interesting- she also cant tolerate amoxicillin. Serve: Warm or at room temperature. Rhubarb! I got rid of my skillet because I just never wanted to use it. Let cake cool for 15 minutes before turning onto cake plate. Question : how did you cut the stalks into thin slices? Im in CO and was looking for rhubarbs for this since you posted and finally found them in Safeway of all places! The Wall Street Journal Magazine photographed key steps in Alice Water's rhubarb galette. I actually gave up and just put it in the oven, where the cake spread into one even layer on its own. The joy is in the doing. Combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. The cake turned out delicious. It was perfectly softened after coming out of the oven, so no issues there. Did you use like a vegetable peeler? Where do you get red rhubarb? My son-in-law has asked for one every year since. The thermostat was unwell but, apparently, required a repair about the price of a new stove : ) And isnt this a gorgeous recipe ?! It would be best in an 88 or something with the equivalent base area. I have always cut it into smaller pieces like 2 chunks, but going to try it your way. wow, i never knew that, and as a little kid i made mud pies with rhubarb all the time. Has anyone tried making this with the almond flour/cornmeal/ricotta combo from the blood orange upside down cake? The recipe was delicious. :). I will surely try it. Beat in zest and juice. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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. Thanks for another excellent recipe! Layer the rhubarb across the bottom of the pan in a grid pattern, adding any remaining sugar mixture to the pan. I am a sucker for creative, easy dishes like this that also create minimal dishes/mess. I should wait till my daughter comes home tonight from college, but then I would have to wait unti 10pm! Hi Deb! It does well frozen. Ive become so fascinated with vegetable and fruit origins now that we live somewhere where food just GROWS out of the ground. It was very simple. I have a large garden but will not grow rhubarb for the following reason- the leaves are very poisonous. Wow, the size of the book your son is reading! That $14/lb price suddenly sounds reasonable. How To Make This Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350F. I love it, but its insanely expensive in Texas. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, remaining sugars, and lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 4 minutes. I also made candied fennel stalks. No need to fuss too much over the rhubarb layout. Privacy Policy. I cut the sugar down in both the topping and the cake and it was still fantastic. Find someone with a plant dig some of the root and plant it with some cow manure. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Equally delicious but a vegan upside-down cake! (i wouldnt have eaten it, i dont think, but still.). I am with you on rhubarb, but I also like beets ( pickled with mostly vinegar and onion) and in borscht. I subbed the tail end of some full-fat creme fraiche made up to volume with plain yoghurt, since I had no buttermilk. If desired, serve with whipped cream. I also had to improvise for buttermilk (1/4 cup half and half and 1/4 cup almond milk with some lemon juice) and didnt use the same spice ratio- just did cinnamon, fresh nutmeg, a hint of cloves, and a dash of cardamom. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and brown sugar together until thick and smooth. 3 Do you think I could do it in a rectangular pan? When the sugar starts to caramelize, remove pan from the oven and allow to cool. This rhubarb upside-down cake is an elegant spring cake that showcases absolutely stunning fresh seasonal fruits. No need to sweat over frosting or fiddle with a lazy Susan! Ditto, I think, with more green rhubarb. Just need to find someone with it growing (actually scope out peoples yards you will just see it growing like a small knee high bush). I cant seem to remember to buy new batteries for my kitchen scale. But youve shortcutted the issue by just letting it sit quietly! Love this cake! Continue whisking until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth and bubbling; about 2 minutes. Kind regards from the Kootenays, British Columbia. I am hooked on a roasted rhubarb and strawberry sauce I use daily on homemade granola with yogurt. After rolling out the dough, Waters links trimmed rhubarb stalks in a circle, about an inch and a half from the doughs edge. Thanks for the inspiration! Next up, trying to reduce the butter do you think less butter in the topping would be fine? 1) I just read that in places like Minnesota, where I live, and where things grow and then get froze-out by snow storms in May, the rhubarb stems can also be poisonous if they have frozen in the ground. As if you couldnt get any better, I learn we share a horror of beets! A suggestion to you about the underdone center of your cake: Ask your grocer to carry it so that you will be able to make this delicious sounding cake or other rhubarb treats when fresh is unavailable or too precious in price. Mine baked for 32 minutes in a cast iron skillet. Delicious alternative is sliced apples too! Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and then fold in the lemon zest and apple cider vinegar. I love the deep reds the best! I gotta say, I didnt love this. This cake has a crumb "topping" that actually ends up on the bottom. Preheat the oven to 350F. I plan to eat rhubarb crisp nearly every day for the next several weeks. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl. 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. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, several minutes. Valerie, please tell me youll share that mini rhubarb poundcake recipe?? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! They are not charmed by its perfect coloration (ranging from shimmery garnet through millennial pink, and straight through to mossy green), its tart flavor (that sings against vanilla and lemon and anchors the sometimes cotton candy-sweetness of strawberries so you can better taste them), or by the fact that unlike anything else in my real life (hair, clothes, apartment), its incapable of looking bad. Dorie Greenspan has an upside down cranberry cake recipe in her book Baking that is very similar to this one. Or just skip the strawberries altogether! If youre planning on using your rhubarb within a day or two, the stalksare just fine on the counter as long as theyre in a cool, dry place. Cranberry Upside-Down Cake By Alice Waters. Spread into a greased 10-in. I cut the sugar in the rhubarb to 1/2 cup and used 3/4 sugar in the cake, and it came out great. Directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread over rhubarb mixture. 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