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Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce

Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce

This Easy Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce recipe offers a delightful balance of tangy rhubarb and sweet, rich butter sauce. The moist and tender cake bursts with fresh rhubarb flavor and is topped with a luscious caramel-like butter sauce, perfect for casual family desserts or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Butter Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rhubarb: Wash and trim the rhubarb stalks, then cut them into even, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution in the cake.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps create a light, airy texture for the cake.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and pale, forming the perfect base for the batter.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, stirring gently until just combined to keep the batter tender and avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in Rhubarb: Gently fold the rhubarb pieces into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the Butter Sauce: While the cake is baking, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in brown sugar and a splash of cream or milk until smooth and slightly thickened, creating a rich caramel-like sauce.
  9. Serve with Warm Butter Sauce: Once the cake has cooled slightly, slice and drizzle generously with the warm butter sauce for the perfect finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor and texture; frozen rhubarb can add extra moisture if not properly thawed and drained.
  • Cut rhubarb into uniform pieces to ensure even baking and prevent sinking.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming and a tender crumb.
  • Warm the butter sauce before serving for a silky texture that enhances each slice.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: Rhubarb cake, Butter sauce, Tangy dessert, Moist cake, Easy cake recipe