Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1.

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Butter an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish.

2. 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.

3. 3.

   Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl.

4. 4.

   Whisk together egg, milk, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl, then whisk in flour mixture until just combined.

5. 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.