Rhubarb Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A delightful upside-down cake featuring tart rhubarb, sweet pineapple, and a caramelized brown sugar topping, perfect for dessert gatherings and family celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup oleo
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 stiffly beaten egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 4 cups sliced rhubarb
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple

Instructions

  1. Cream the sugar and oleo together; add egg yolks and beat well.
  2. Sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt).
  3. Add vanilla to the milk, then alternately add the milk mixture and dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  4. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
  5. Grease the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  6. Spread sliced rhubarb, chopped nuts, and crushed pineapple over the brown sugar layer.
  7. Cover the fruit layer with the batter.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
  9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a large platter.
  10. Serve with scoops of ice cream or gobs of whipped cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

836 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 35.5g 71% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 106.6g 39% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 47.6g 95% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12789mg 100% DV
Potassium 804mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 578.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 169.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 15.6mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1749mg 100% DV
Iron 8.7mg 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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