Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups diced rhubarb
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Method

  • Melt butter in a skillet.
  • Add brown sugar and diced rhubarb.
  • To make the batter, cream shortening and sugar together.
  • Add egg and beat.
  • Sift flour; add baking powder and salt, sift again.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately with milk.
  • Pour batter over rhubarb and bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Turn upside down on plate to serve.
  • Serve with cream.