rhubarb bars

Name: Rhubarb Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## TOPPING; 6 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, packed; 1 cup(s) flour; ## CAKE; 1/2 pound(s) rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1 cup(s) flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) confectioners sugar; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on May 21, 2024

I got a bunch of rhubarb from a friend so I could make treats for a meeting. This is an adaptation of a couple different recipes. I love that the topping gives it a nutty crunch without using nuts. So important to folks with nut allergies!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

TOPPING
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
CAKE
1/2 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make rhubarb bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 11x7 inch baking pan with baking spray. An 8x8 inch pan works, too.

Step 2

For the topping, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add flour and mix with a fork until well mixed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3

For the cake, combine the rhubarb, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup flour in a medium bowl.
Step 4

In another medium bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; add the eggs, one at a time. With the mixer on low, beat in the vanilla, then the flour mixture.
Step 6

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the rhubarb. Finally, take the topping out of the fridge and use your fingers to sprinkle over the rhubarb.
Step 7

Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges look golden. Remove to cooling rack. Cut while still warm.
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