RHUBARB BERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake image

I had leftover rhubarb and wanted to create something fresh. With blueberries, strawberries and dried cranberries on hand, I discovered I had a berry upside-down cake. -June Paul, Portage, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
CAKE:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon seedless strawberry jam
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place 2 tablespoons butter in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Place in oven 5-6 minutes or until butter is melted; carefully swirl to coat evenly., Place rhubarb, blueberries and cranberries in a bowl; sprinkle with sugar and toss to combine. Transfer to baking dish., In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in jam and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and orange juice, beating well after each addition. Pour over fruit, spreading evenly., Bake 35-45 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes., Loosen edges of cake from pan with a knife; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.