
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Turn out on a platter upside down, so that the rhubarb will be on top. Serve with sugar and cream.
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Chop rhubarb pretty fine, put in a pudding dish and sprinkle sugar over it
Make a batter of one cupful of sour milk, two eggs, a piece of butter the size of an egg, half a teaspoonful of soda and enough flour to make batter about as thick as for cake
Spread it over the rhubarb and bake till done
Turn out on a platter upside down, so that the rhubarb will be on top
Serve with sugar and cream
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The soda reacts with the acidic sour milk (or buttermilk) to create carbon dioxide bubbles, leavening the batter and creating a tender crumb. The butter adds richness and helps create a golden crust, while its fat coats flour proteins to prevent excessive gluten development. Baking the rhubarb beneath the batter allows its juices to steam upward, flavoring the cake while the heat breaks down the rhubarb's pectin and cellulose, softening its fibrous texture.
The rhubarb can be chopped and tossed with sugar up to 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. However, this pudding-cake is best served warm from the oven within 2 hours of baking for optimal texture.
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The texture will soften as the rhubarb juices continue to soak into the cake. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm the whole dish in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
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The rhubarb can be chopped and tossed with sugar up to 4 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. However, this pudding-cake is best served warm from the oven within 2 hours of baking for optimal texture.
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The texture will soften as the rhubarb juices continue to soak into the cake. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm the whole dish in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.