Description
Sweet strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake brings summer’s most delightful flavors to your dessert table. Tangy rhubarb and luscious strawberries meld perfectly with a golden cake base, creating a memorable treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups rhubarb (fresh or frozen), sliced
- 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1 package white or yellow cake mix
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Garnish:
- Whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a vibrant base by distributing rhubarb evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Generously dust strawberry gelatin over the rhubarb, followed by an even layer of sugar to enhance sweetness.
- Strategically place marshmallows across the sugared rhubarb, creating a fluffy underlayer.
- Mix the cake batter according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- Carefully pour the prepared cake batter over the marshmallow layer, spreading it uniformly to cover the entire surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool for 10 minutes, then confidently invert onto a serving plate while still warm to preserve the structural integrity.
- Optional: Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping for an extra touch of indulgence before serving.
Notes
- Ensure rhubarb is sliced uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the cake.
- Replace marshmallows with almond slivers or coconut flakes for a healthier, nutty alternative that adds delightful crunch.
- Swap regular gelatin with sugar-free version to reduce overall sugar content and make the dessert more diabetic-friendly.
- Create a gluten-free option by using a gluten-free cake mix and double-checking all ingredient labels for potential wheat contamination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg