rhubarb coffee cake - scrumptious

Somewhere, PA
Updated on May 19, 2013

So, my Mother gave me a big batch of rhubarb today. It was only right to make her something delicious with it. She will be quite surprised when I deliver this in the morning. This cake is wonderful treat to have with your morning coffee...very moist and flavorful. Enjoy! My photo's

prep time 40 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • RHUBARB FILLING
  • 4 cups rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn starch
  • CAKE
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • - 3 - 4 drops , red food coloring ( optional )
  • TOPPING
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 - 1/4 cup butter, softened

How To Make rhubarb coffee cake - scrumptious

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan, mix sugar and corn starch. Add the rhubarb, lemon juice and sugar; stir well to combine. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes; Cool.
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl; mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Step 3
    Cut in butter.
  • Step 4
    Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; stir well. Spread half of batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Step 5
    Spread rhubarb filling on top of cake batter.
  • Step 6
    Spoon the remaining cake batter over the rhubarb filling. Making sure to cover the filling. For topping, combine sugar and flour; cut in the butter till forms a crumb. Sprinkle evenly on top of cake.
  • Step 7
    Bake at 350 degree F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #rhubarb
Keyword: #coffee
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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