Rhubarb Anise Upside-Down Cake

Rhubarb is often mistaken for a fruit, but it is actually a vegetable. It is known for its tart flavor and is commonly used in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Rhubarb Anise Upside-Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Rhubarb stalks
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Anise seeds
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. Trim and slice the rhubarb stalks into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the anise seeds and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the rhubarb slices and 1/2 cup of sugar to the saucepan. Cook until the rhubarb is tender and the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk to the egg mixture, alternating between the two.
8. Pour the rhubarb mixture into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Pour the cake batter over the rhubarb mixture.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Invert the cake onto a serving plate and allow it to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.