Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Pudding Cake

By newbaucher

“At 100 years old, my mom-Frances Beechner of Lincoln, Nebraska-still cooks, bakes, drives her own car and lives in her own home. She's amazing!" says Barbara Collins. Andover, Massachusetts. “And, this is one of her best desserts.”

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
• 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and 1 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined.
Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour rhubarb mixture over batter. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 9 servings.