Fantastic Rhubarb Cake
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly moist, this Fantastic Rhubarb Cake is a delightful showcase of spring’s most underappreciated fruit. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dessert, this easy-to-make treat combines the bold tartness of fresh rhubarb with the buttery richness of a tender cake base. Enhanced by a crumbly topping of brown sugar and cinnamon, each bite offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like buttermilk, vanilla, and pantry staples, this from-scratch rhubarb cake is an effortless way to impress your guests. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a comforting dessert that pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rhubarb
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Wash and dice the rhubarb into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the rhubarb gently, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 2889 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 653.0 g | 237% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 452.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 818 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1972 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
