Best 9 Best Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable treat of rhubarb coffee cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its crumbly and moist texture, this classic dessert offers a comforting and nostalgic experience that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with inspiration and guidance to create the best rhubarb coffee cake that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the freshest rhubarb to mastering the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, we will explore the secrets and techniques that make this cake truly exceptional.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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Great with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream but it's also great on its own. It's really easy to make and goes great with a cup of tea or coffee.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped rhubarb
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup full-fat yogurt
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and flour in a small bowl. Mix well and set topping aside.
  • Place rhubarb into a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon flour. Mix well and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) and set aside.
  • Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract; blend until smooth. Add remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until flour has been incorporated. Fold in rhubarb. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool slightly in the pan. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 300.6 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK



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One of my favorite rhubarb recipes. It's delicious for breakfast as well as for dessert.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar, divided
½ cup shortening
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped rhubarb
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Cream brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, and shortening together in a mixing bowl. Beat in egg. Add flour, buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in rhubarb. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, pecans, and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle on top of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 235.3 mg, Sugar 36 g

RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe says spring. It is easy to prepare and even easier to eat. My family devours it and we are not dessert people. It is from the Company's Coming cookbook series.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in mixing bowl.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
  • Mix flour and baking soda together and fold into batter.
  • Stir in rhubarb.
  • Turn into greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Topping: Mix all ingredients together until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 127.7, Sodium 424.3, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 69.8, Protein 7.9

RHUBARB-BUTTERMILK COFFEE CAKE



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Take advantage of rhubarb's short season, and surprise your family with this moist and tender coffee cake. There's a nice balance of tart and sweet in each bite. -Cindy Ashley, Gregory, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine rhubarb and 1/4 cup sugar. In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in rhubarb mixture., Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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The batter for this coffee cake recipe is much like that for a biscuit; chilled butter is cut in rather than creamed, which produces an uber-tender crumb. This recipe was developed by Emily Donahue for Rosey's Coffee and Tea in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups chilled unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for pan
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-12-by-3-inch baking pan with butter, and set aside. Make fruit sauce: Combine lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Add strawberries and rhubarb; cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until rhubarb is soft and liquid has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool.
  • Make the crumb topping: Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup flour in a medium bowl. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Drizzle butter over flour mixture; using your hands, mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Make cake batter: Whisk together remaining 3 cups flour and 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry knife or two forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour into flour mixture; stir to combine.
  • Spread half the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Top with half the fruit sauce. Carefully spread the remaining batter over the fruit, and top with the remaining fruit sauce. Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
  • Bake until cake is golden brown and springs back when touched in the center, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares.

RHUBARB SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE



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With a tart kick from fresh spring rhubarb, this coffee cake is an irresistible way to start the day-or end it! -Roberta Schauer, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well. , In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream. Fold in rhubarb. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , For topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over the top. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RHUBARB SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE



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We can never wait for the rhubarb to be ready in the spring so I can make this easy moist coffee cake!

Provided by Gumboot Gourmet

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix flour, salt and baking soda together in a small bowl, set aside.
  • Meanwhile cream butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat in egg.
  • Mix in sour cream and flour mixture alternately. Mix in vanilla.
  • Stir in rhubarb.
  • Turn into greased 9" x 13" pan.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Mix all ingredients together until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 40 - 50 minutes until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.6, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 465.7, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 55, Protein 6.1

RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special, sunny cake showcasing tart, tangy rhubarb.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F (for all pans). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, vanilla, eggs and cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, toss rhubarb and 1/4 cup of the flour. Fold rhubarb into batter; spread in pan.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup flour, the sugar and butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle over top of batter.
  • Bake 35 to 42 minutes or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool about 30 minutes to serve warm or cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g

RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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Provided by Ron Silver

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Mother's Day     Spring     Rhubarb     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes one 9 x 13 x 2-inch coffee cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the cake
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 extra-large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups buttermilk
5 cups diced rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces)
For the topping
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper.
  • 2. Make the cake; Stir the flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Using a mixer set on medium speed, beat the brown sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl for 3 minutes, or until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and buttermilk. Continue to beat for 2 minutes, or until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • 4. Mix the flour mixture into the batter one-third at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Fold in the rhubarb until it is well distributed.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a rubber spatula to smooth it out to the edges of the pan. The batter will be very thick.
  • 6. Make the topping: Stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
  • 7. Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Cool for 1 hour before cutting the cake into squares to serve.

Tips:

  • Measuring Accurately: Precise measurements are crucial in baking. Use measuring cups and spoons designed specifically for cooking to ensure the correct proportions of ingredients.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Always opt for fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Fresh rhubarb, eggs, and butter make a significant difference.
  • Proper Mixing: Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense coffee cake. Mix until just combined to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
  • Baking Temperature: Preheat your oven to the specified temperature before baking. Maintaining the correct temperature ensures even baking and prevents undercooked or overcooked coffee cake.
  • Patience: Baking is a process that requires patience. Allow the coffee cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. This helps the flavors to meld and the cake to set properly.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of rhubarb coffee cake with these delectable recipes. Whether you prefer a classic streusel topping, a sweet glaze, or a crumbly oat topping, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. Experiment with different variations, such as adding nuts, spices, or even a swirl of cream cheese. With its vibrant rhubarb filling and tender crumb, this coffee cake is sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion. Happy baking!

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