Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 lb. fresh rhubarb, leaves discarded and ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices (3 c.)
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease an 8 x 8-inch pan.
Sift together the flour and baking powder onto waxed paper.
Combine 1 cup of sugar and the rhubarb in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is completely melted and rhubarb begins to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
Scrape into prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.