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Rhubarb Pudding Cake Easy Rhubarb Recipe

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This Rhubarb Pudding Cake is the ultimate cozy dessert: tart rhubarb layered beneath a fluffy vanilla cake, finished with a sticky, caramel-like sauce that forms as it bakes. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no fancy tools, it’s the perfect way to enjoy rhubarb’s bright flavor in a nostalgic, homey dessert.

Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the full experience.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the pudding batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the sticky topping:

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

In a bowl, toss the rhubarb with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined into a thick batter.

Spread the batter over the rhubarb layer using a spatula. It doesn’t need to be perfectly even.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the boiling water, brown sugar, and melted butter. Pour this mixture gently over the top of the batter without stirring.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the pudding is bubbling around the edges.

Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen rhubarb—both work well.

  • Don’t stir the topping after pouring; this creates the pudding layer.

  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.

  • Add lemon zest, ginger, or berries for a fun twist.

  • For a deeper dive into pudding styles, visit Pudding – Wikipedia.

  • Explore more comforting dessert ideas on Pinterest’s Easy Pudding Cakes.

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