This Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake is amazing and vegan! With sweet fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb baked in their own juices a top a simple vanilla cake scented with orange and cinnamon! Oh my!
Spring is here and it’s rhubarb season! Yay! That means it’s time for me to share my Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. I’ve been making this cake for years and just recently gave it a vegan twist! That’s right eggless, dairy free and delicious! And it’s one of those dump and go cakes made in one bowl too! (No cake mix needed👍) Yahoo!
I like to shake it up a bit a veer away from the typical pineapple upside down cake we are all so familiar with and this cake does the trick 10 fold! It’s so GOOD! And screams springtime and summer and warmth! I definitely recommend serving with vegan vanilla ice cream!
It’s a fabulous vegan upside down cake recipe! Perfect for brunch or dessert.
If you're a fan of this fruit combo check out my Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins they're fab!
And Never fear rhubarb freezes well so you can enjoy this awesome vegan cake year round not just as a spring dessert! Read on for recipe and rhubarb tips!
How do you make a Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake from scratch?
Preheat oven to 350° Add the melted vegan butter to a 9 inch non stick cake pan, spread around the base and up the sides with a pastry brush. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the base of the pan. In a large mixing bowl toss the strawberries and rhubarb together and evenly spread on top.
In the same mixing bowl (give it a wipe if needed😊) add the plant based milk and vinegar, give it a stir and let sit for 5 minutes to curdle (this is your vegan buttermilk) then add the oil, apple sauce, sugar, vanilla and orange zest and whisk until combined
Add the flour to the top of the wet ingredients. Sprinkle the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon over the flour. Whisk until combined, don't over mix.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes on cooling rack. Run a knife around the edges a couple of times. Invert onto a plate or cake platter. (might have to tap the top a couple of times) Cool completely or serve slightly warm with vegan vanilla ice cream or dairy free whipped topping! Enjoy!
For full recipe ingredients and instructions see recipe card below.
Can you freeze Rhubarb?
- Absolutely! I like to chop or dice the fresh rhubarb (depending on recipe I will use it in later) and freeze on a parchment lined baking tray. Once frozen, I portion the rhubarb into 1 cup amounts and freeze in baggies. It will keep in the freezer for up to 1 year.
Can you use frozen rhubarb in baking recipes?
- Yes you can! Take out amount you need for recipe (measure while frozen), thaw and drain over a colander. You do not need to press out the excess liquid.
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vegan
made in 1 bowl
sweet and tart
easy
great cake for potlucks!
delicious
perfect!
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Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake (Vegan, 1 Bowl)
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake is amazing and vegan! With sweet fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb baked in their own juices a top a simple vanilla cake scented with orange and cinnamon! Oh my!
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter, I use earth balance
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 and ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 and ½ cups fresh rhubarb, diced
For the vanilla cake:
- ½ cup unsweetened non dairy milk, I use almond milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup oil, I use grapeseed oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 and ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Add the melted vegan butter to a 9 inch non stick cake pan, spread around the base and up the sides with a pastry brush. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the base of the pan. In a large mixing bowl toss the strawberries and rhubarb together and evenly spread on top of the butter sugar mixture.
- In the same mixing bowl (give it a wipe if needed) add the plant based milk and vinegar, give it a stir and let sit for 5 minutes to curdle (this is your vegan buttermilk) then add the oil, apple sauce, sugar, vanilla and orange zest and whisk until combined
- Add the flour to the top of the wet ingredients. Sprinkle the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon over the flour. Whisk until completely combined, but don't over mix.
- Pour cake batter evenly over the prepared cake pan (strawberry/rhubarb layer).
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on cooling rack. Run a knife around the edges a couple of times. Invert onto a plate or cake platter. (might have to tap the top a couple of times) Cool completely or serve slightly warm with vegan vanilla ice cream or dairy free whipped topping! Enjoy!
Notes
- don't panic if your cake doesn't release out of cake pan right away, just tap it a couple of times. It's important to run knife around edges a few times first👍
- this cake will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Just make sure it is completely cool before storing. I like mine warmed slightly in the microwave 😊
Can you freeze Rhubarb?
- Absolutely! I like to chop or dice the fresh rhubarb (depending on recipe I will use it in later) and freeze on a parchment lined baking tray. Once frozen, I portion the rhubarb into 1 cup amounts and freeze in baggies. It will keep in the freezer for up to 1 year.
Can you use frozen rhubarb in baking recipes?
- Yes you can! Take out amount you need for recipe (measure while frozen), thaw and drain over a colander. You do not need to press out the excess liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sweets,
- Method: Bake/Oven
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
Patricia Evenson says
I know this says use fresh Rhubarb, but would frozen work?
Natalie says
Love this recipe, I do substitute a banana in lieu of apple sauce.
Verna says
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it thanks for your review, really helpful! 🙂
Sarah says
So very yummy!! Thank you for sharing.
Verna says
You're so welcome Sarah, glad you enjoyed the cake!
Ch says
Wow, this cake was an absolute winner! I have a mutant rhubarb plant that produces POUNDS of rhubarb every season, and I was kinda tired of doing pies and crumbles all the time. I made this with just rhubarb, and subbed out the orange zest for orange extract because I didn't have an orange on hand, and embarrassed to say that my husband and I ate it all up in one sitting. This is a keeper! (It was so good it didn't need whipped cream or a la mode, either, and that's saying something!)
Verna says
Oh thank you so much! Thrilled you both loved it!! I also have a bunch of rhubarb from my garden, I'm going to have to freeze some of it!
Kellie says
This was so good! Made it for dessert tonight and had to leave a review! (And I never leave recipe reviews🙃) That orange zest really put it over the top for me 💗💗💗
Verna says
Thanks so much Kellie! You just made my day I am thrilled you enjoyed it!
Midge says
This is the best cake , so tasty
Verna says
Thanks so much Midge glad you enjoyed it!
Raine says
Just delicious! Such and easy vegan desert. A must make!
Verna says
Thank you so much Raine, glad you enjoyed the cake!
Mary Bednarowski says
This was just delicious! It was easy to make, fast and perfect for using the rhubarb in my garden. My whole family really enjoyed it! I made it just as the recipe except didn't put in orange zest as love strawberries and rhubarb taste just as it is. Next time I may try cutting the sugar down a little. Thanks for the recipe!
Verna says
Wonderful Mary! Thrilled to hear everyone enjoyed the recipe 😊 Try the orange zest in cake next time it's lovely.