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    Sticky Rhubarb Pudding

    Published: May 8, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 16, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    rhubarb pudding in a white bowl with a spoonful being lifted out

    It's rhubarb season again and if you love rhubarb, you'll love this Sticky Rhubarb Pudding! It's a unique and delicious non-traditional rhubarb recipe that's sort of like a pudding cake. It's also easy, quick, and a little indulgent, because well, sometimes you just need to indulge.

    rhubarb in a white petal bowl with a cinnamon stick and a whole pan of rhubarb pudding in the background

    My Rhubarb Square is another one of those recipes that are worth the indulgence (to die for, actually!) Full confession: I did try to lighten this Rhubarb Pudding Cake and cut the fat and sugar, but learned that the sugar and butter made it good. There are just some things you don't mess with! So, if you want to indulge a little and have some rhubarb kicking around, then you'll love this delicious recipe!

    Jump to:
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • ⏲️ Baking time
    • 📖Variations & Substitutions
    • What to serve with Rhubarb Pudding:
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🍽Equipment
    • 🌡️Storage
    • 🦺Food safety
    • 📋Sticky Rhubarb Pudding Recipe
    • More Rhubarb Recipes

    I got this recipe from my Auntie Sue (she had it forever) and my first thought was, "Where have you been all my life?!" Granted, I am a bit crazy about rhubarb, but this is truly one of those old-timey gems!

    🥘Ingredients

    For this baked sticky rhubarb pudding recipe, you'll need:

    photo of labelled ingredients in rhubarb pudding
    • rhubarb * you can use fresh or frozen
    • all-purpose flour
    • white sugar
    • milk * I use 1%
    • unsalted butter
    • baking powder
    • vanilla extract
    • powdered sugar/icing sugar
    • cornstarch
    • water

    *See recipe card for quantities

    🔪Instructions

    How to make Baked Rhubarb Sticky Pudding

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C. Grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan. Pour chopped rhubarb into the bottom.
    2. In a large bowl combine flour, white granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
    3. Pour over rhubarb and spread evenly.
    rhubarb in the bottom of a blue pan with other bowls of ingredients in background
    Step 1
    cake batter in bowl with wooden spoon
    Step 2
    mixture spread over rhubarb
    Step 3
    1. In another small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch.
    2. Scoop mixture evenly over top of the batter mixture.
    3. Pour cold water over top of the powdered sugar mixture.
    icing sugar and cornstarch mixed together in glass bowl
    Step 4
    icing sugar cornstarch mixture poured over rhubarb and cake batter
    Step 5
    water poured over top over pudding and rhubarb mixture
    Step 6

    ⏲️ Baking time

    Bake this Rhubarb Pudding cake recipe in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, and serve in serving bowls.

    baked rhubarb sticky pudding with blue oven mitts in the background
    Step 7

    Garnish: Top with whipping cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if you like.

    📖Variations & Substitutions

    This Rhubarb Cake Pudding recipe can be altered for your preference, dietary restrictions, and convenience:

    • Dairy -free -use vegan margarine and dairy-free milk (soy, almond, oat etc...)
    • Rhubarb - you can use fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb *If you use frozen rhubarb, just make sure you defrost it completely and drain it, but don't squeeze the liquid out. * I used frozen rhubarb for this recipe.
    • Sugar - you could substitute brown sugar for the white granulated sugar

    What to serve with Rhubarb Pudding:

    Here are some recommendations for what to serve with rhubarb pudding:

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    👪 Serving Size

    This Sticky Rhubarb Pudding recipe makes 8 servings. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

    rhubarb pudding in a white bowl with a spoonful being lifted out

    🍽Equipment

    For this Baked Sticky Rhubarb Pudding recipe, you'll need a mixing bowl, spoon and an 8 or 9 inch square pan. You do NOT need an electric mixer.

    🌡️Storage

    Store this sticky rhubarb pudding in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    rhubarb in a white petal bowl with a cinnamon stick and a whole pan of rhubarb pudding in the background

    🦺Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    If you're looking for the best rhubarb dessert, try this Baked Rhubarb Sticky pudding. It's a tasty, unique, and delicious spring dessert and a great way to make the most of your rhubarb.

    And if you are interested in more rhubarb desserts be sure to try my Rhubarb Cookies and check out even more rhubarb recipes below the recipe card!

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    rhubarb in a white petal bowl with a cinnamon stick and a whole pan of rhubarb pudding in the background
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    📋Sticky Rhubarb Pudding Recipe

    This Sticky Rhubarb Pudding is a delicious, easy, quick, baked spring dessert that's sort of like a pudding cake. It's also a unique and delicious non-traditional rhubarb recipe.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Keyword: angel food cake, bread pudding, rhubarb
    Special Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 335kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 3 cups of rhubarb diced
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • ⅔ cup butter melted and slightly cooled
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C. Grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan. Pour chopped rhubarb in the bottom.
      rhubarb in the bottom of a blue pan with other bowls of ingredients in background
    • In a bowl combine flour, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, baking powder and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
      cake batter in bowl with wooden spoon
    • Pour over rhubarb and spread evenly.
      mixture spread over rhubarb
    • In another bowl, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch.
      icing sugar and cornstarch mixed together in glass bowl
    • Scoop mixture evenly over top of rhubarb and batter mixture.
      icing sugar cornstarch mixture poured over rhubarb and cake batter
    • Pour water over top.
      water poured over top over pudding and rhubarb mixture
    • Bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven, cool and serve.
      baked rhubarb sticky pudding with blue oven mitts in the background

    Garnish

    • Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. You can also add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if you like.
      rhubarb in a white petal bowl with a cinnamon stick and a whole pan of rhubarb pudding in the background

    Notes

     
    Nutrition Facts
    📋Sticky Rhubarb Pudding Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
    Calories 335 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 41mg14%
    Sodium 130mg6%
    Potassium 221mg6%
    Carbohydrates 47g16%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 32g36%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 539IU11%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 82mg8%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 335kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 47g (16%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg (14%) | Sodium: 130mg (6%) | Potassium: 221mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 32g (36%) | Vitamin A: 539IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 82mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Comments

    1. nancy

      May 09, 2022 at 8:14 pm

      this bread pudding with added rhubarb is super tasty and just the right amount of sweetness

      Reply
    2. Vanessa

      May 10, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      This is the perfect summer dessert! Where has this been all my life...yum!

      Reply
      • Raylene

        August 27, 2022 at 8:57 pm

        This is absolutely delicious! Served it with vanilla ice cream and it was a hit.

        Reply
        • Terri Gilson

          August 29, 2022 at 10:20 pm

          I’m so glad you loved it, Raylene! 😊

          Reply
    3. Bernice

      May 10, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      Yesss! I can't wait to make this bread pudding. I bet it's so comforting. Our rhubarb is really growing this year so hopefully I'll have lots to play with.

      Reply
    4. Colleen

      May 10, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      This rhubarb pudding looks so good! I have a lot of rhubarb and always looking for new recipes so I'll try this one for sure!

      Reply
    5. Asha

      May 11, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      Coming from a fellow crazy-about-rhubarb person, this is so good! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Carrie

      June 07, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      It is bubbling in the oven! It smells delicious, it’s really gooey and we have the ice cream already! We cannot wait to dig in. What a wonderful, wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        June 10, 2022 at 6:42 am

        Thanks, Carrie! We love it too - enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Debbie

      July 17, 2022 at 9:15 am

      Can this be prepared ahead and frozen?

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 21, 2022 at 10:43 am

        Hi Debbie,
        Sorry for the delayed response! Yes, it absolutely can! Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months!
        enjoy....
        Terri

        Reply
    8. Tracy

      September 23, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      It sounds wonderful! I’m wondering if I make it with with frozen rhubarb would you recommend thawing it first ?

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 24, 2022 at 7:08 am

        Hi Tracy,
        Yes, you should definitely thaw the frozen rhubarb, then drain off excess liquid through a sieve BEFORE you measure.
        I hope you enjoy it!
        Thanks,
        Terri

        Reply
    9. Aunt J

      September 05, 2023 at 4:01 pm

      We love this pudding! Has anyone tried it with other fruits? Peaches and pears are in abundance right now in our area. I'm tempted to try it; I figure it can't be bad, right?

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 06, 2023 at 1:53 pm

        I'm glad to hear you love it! I would just cut back the sugar a bit if you were going to try it with another fruit.
        Enjoy!
        Terri

        Reply

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