This no-hassle mix-and-bake dessert is like the old-fashioned cake Grandma always had ready after dinner, even though you never saw her working on it.
Recipe information
Total Time
50 min
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 (breakfast or dessert) servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish.
Step 2
Stir together water, cornstarch, and 1/3 cup sugar in a small saucepan, then stir in rhubarb. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in strawberries.
Step 3
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl.
Step 4
Whisk together egg, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl, then whisk in flour mixture until just combined.
Step 5
Reserve 1/2 cup fruit mixture, then add remainder to baking dish and pour batter over it, spreading evenly. Drizzle reserved 1/2 cup fruit mixture over batter. Bake until a wooden pick inserted into center of cake portion comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 minutes before serving.
