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Rhubarb Raspberry Upside-Down Cake

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This cake combines tart rhubarb and sweet raspberries for a deliciously moist dessert. Its stunning presentation makes it ideal for gatherings or cozy family nights.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 lb fresh rhubarb, cut into ½ to 4-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups bleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup ground almonds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal fine kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup sour cream (14% fat) or full-fat Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and butter.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, then pour into the prepared pan.
  • Combine rhubarb, raspberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch; let the mixture rest.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.
  • Alternate adding the dry mix and sour cream to the wet mixture until combined.
  • Layer the fruit mixture on top of the caramel, then add the cake batter.
  • Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, then cool before serving.

Notes

Use fresh rhubarb and berries for the best flavor.
Don’t skip the resting time for the fruit mixture; it enhances flavor.
Monitor baking time, as the cake’s height might need extra time to bake fully.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg