Delicious Rhubarb Cake Recipe for Cozy Home Baking
This rhubarb cake recipe is a nostalgic and easy dessert that combines tart and sweet flavors for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- - 9"x9" baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 0.25 Cup salted butter softened
- 0.5 Cup brown sugar
- 0.25 Cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 Cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup chopped rhubarb
For the Topping
- 0.25 Cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x9 baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt slowly into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped rhubarb gently.
- Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra decadence.