Baked Sticky Rhubarb Pudding (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Rhubarb Layer

01 - 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into ½-inch pieces
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Pudding Batter

04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - ½ cup milk

→ For Serving (Optional)

12 - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
13 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish. Toss rhubarb, granulated sugar, and lemon juice together in the dish and spread it out evenly.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
03 - Pour the batter over the rhubarb mixture in the dish and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
04 - Let the pudding cool for about 10 minutes. Invert it onto a serving plate if desired, or serve directly from the baking dish. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.