Microwave Cooked Rhubarb Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 All-purpose flour - 2 cups
 Brown sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Cake:)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon (Cake:)
 Salt1 Teaspoon (Cake:)
 Baking powder1/2 Teaspoon (Cake:)
 Shortening2/3 Cup (16 tbs) (Cake:)
 Eggs4 (Cake:)
 Milk - 1/3 cup, combined with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
 1 inch long rhubarb pieces - 1 1/2 cup
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Topping:)
 Brown sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Topping:)
 Nuts1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (Topping:)
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon (Topping:)

Directions

GETTING READY:
1) Line two cake dishes with wax paper (9 inch round shaped) and keep aside.

MAKING:
2) Mix all the ingredients, except rhubarb, in a bowl and blend (first at low speed and then at medium speed for about 2 minutes).
3) Add rhubarb and mix well.
4) Pour half the batter into one of the lined cake dishes and microwave for about 6 minutes at medium temperature (rotate the cake dish during the baking process) and then microwave for about 3 minutes at high temperature.
5) Sprinkle the first baked layer with the topping mixture and microwave for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6) Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
7 ) Repeat above steps for second layer.

SERVING
8) Spread whipped cream between cake layers if required.
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