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Best Rhubarb Cake

Best Rhubarb Cake

A delightfully moist and tender cake featuring the bright tang of fresh rhubarb, topped with a simple streusel for extra crunch.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 2 cups Rhubarb chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons Cold butter cut into small cubes

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb pieces.
  5. To make the streusel, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using your fingertips or a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter in the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, dust the cake with powdered sugar just before serving. Rhubarb stalks can vary greatly in tartness; adjust the sugar in the batter slightly if your rhubarb is exceptionally sour.
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