Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment. Butter the parchment.

Step 2

Toss the rhubarb, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar together in a bowl. Layer the rhubarb across the bottom of the pan in a grid pattern, adding any remaining sugar mixture to the pan.

NOTE: the picture showed four pieces of rhubarb in a row, then four pieces in the opposite orientation - making a basketweave type of effect. Very pretty!

Step 3

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, remaining sugars, and lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Scrape down the sides of 
 the bowl. Add the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the yogurt on low speed. (The mixture may look curdled.) Gradually add the flour mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Spoon the batter over the rhubarb and spread evenly. The pan will be almost full.

Step 6

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 75 minutes.

Step 7

Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then unmold onto a platter. Immediately remove the parchment paper. Cut the cake into squares and serve warm with ice cream.