Ingredients
- 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 1 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 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 mixing bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar; 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 inch square baking dish. Pour the rhubarb mixture over the batter.
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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