Upside Down Rhubarb and Ginger Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12
Upside Down Rhubarb and Ginger Cake - A Delicious and Simple Dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

50 g butter
250 g brown sugar
350 g rhubarb , trimmed and cut into 2cm chunks
100 g wholewheat flour
100 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
200 ml buttermilk
75 ml canola oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
460
Sugar
42g
Fat
18g
If you're looking for a simple yet delicious dessert, you can't go wrong with Upside Down Rhubarb and Ginger Cake. This cake is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The brown sugar and ginger add a lovely richness and warmth to the cake, while the rhubarb provides a tangy contrast to the sweetness. The cake can be served warm with whipped cream or custard, or enjoyed on its own. The combination of flavors and textures will leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease a 20cm (8 in) springform cake tin with butter.
2.Melt the butter and 50g of brown sugar in a saucepan.
3.Pour the mixture into the cake tin. Arrange the rhubarb over the top.
4.Whisk together the flours, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and remaining brown sugar in a bowl.
5.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, canola oil, and ginger together.
6.Add the flour mixture in 3 parts, stirring between each addition until just combined.
7.Pour the batter over the rhubarb and spread it evenly.
8.Bake for 50-55 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
9.Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing.
10.Serve warm with whipped cream or custard.

PROS

This cake is a perfect combination of sweetness and tartness.

The ginger adds a lovely warmth and depth of flavor to the cake.

CONS

The cake is high in sugar and calories, so should be enjoyed in moderation.

The rhubarb can be sour which might not appeal to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rhubarb is a low-calorie vegetable and contains fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium.
The ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and may help relieve nausea and pain.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.