Country Rhubarb Dessert

Ingredients

 * 2 c Fresh rhubarb - washed/in 1/2" piece
 * 1 c Flour
 * 1/2 c Butter; softened
 * 1/3 c Confectioner's sugar
 * 3 Eggs
 * 1 1/4 c Sugar
 * 1/4 c Flour
 * 1 ts Baking powder
 * 1 ts Vanilla
 * 1/4 ts Salt
 * Whipped cream
 * Strawberries; for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Blend flour and softened butter until like coarse crumbs.
 * 2) Add confectioner' sugar.
 * 3) Press into buttered 9" square pan or 10x7x1/2" rectangular pan.
 * 4) Bake at 350° for 15 minutes until golden.
 * 5) When crust is baking, beat eggs.
 * 6) Add 1 1/4 cup sugar, very gradually.
 * 7) Beat intul very light and fluffy, 5 minutes High with electric mixer.
 * 8) At low speed, add flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt.
 * 9) Fold in rhubarb with spatula.
 * 10) Pour over baked crust.
 * 11) Spread evenly.
 * 12) Bake at 350 ° for 40 minutes until light brown and top feels dry.
 * 13) Serve cooled, with whipped cream and strawberries.