1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light cream
2 1/2 c. cut up rhubarb
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix butter, 1 cup flour, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press in ungreased baking pan 9 x 9 x 2 inches. Bake 10 minutes. Mix egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, the salt and cream; stir in rhubarb. Pour over baked layer. Bake 45 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Do not under beat. Beat in vanilla. Spread over rhubarb mixture. Bake until light brown, about 10 minutes. 9 servings.