Delicata Squash Upside Down Cake

While nothing can replace pumpkin pie, this cake comes close. Easy to make and full of flavor, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and pie-people might convert to cake-people.

Upside Down Rhubarb Cake with Streusel

Rhubarb season is fleeting but upside-down fruit cakes are a year-round dessert. This recipe has layers of flavor and texture but won’t take all day to prepare or create a sink full of dishes. If rhubarb is no longer sprouting from your garden, you can adapt this recipe to work with any in season fruit.