Best 6 Cherry Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipes

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In the pursuit of culinary delights, the cherry rhubarb coffee cake stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors. This delectable treat, often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch staple, is characterized by its tender crumb and vibrant filling. With its delightful combination of juicy cherries and tangy rhubarb, enveloped in a sweet and buttery streusel topping, the cherry rhubarb coffee cake offers a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BIG RAY'S CHERRY RHUBARB COFFEE BARS



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Mom gave me the original recipe which is kind of a cross between a coffee cake and dessert bar, using a strawberry-rhubarb combination, but I changed it to one with cherry, which I think gives it a richer flavor.

Provided by bfr610

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups chopped rhubarb
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Combine rhubarb and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
  • Mix 1 cup sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl; stir into rhubarb mixture. Cook and stir until rhubarb mixture is thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Stir in pie filling; remove from heat and cool filling, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; cut in 1 cup cubed butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • Beat buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; add to flour mixture and stir just until batter is moistened.
  • Spread a little more than half of the batter into the prepared baking dish; top with cherry-rhubarb filling. Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining batter over filling.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 cups flour in a bowl; cut in 1/2 cup cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 61.9 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 300.3 mg, Sugar 40 g

CHERRY RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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I'm retired now, but when I was working I made this coffee cake for co-workers and also a men's Bible study class. I changed the original recipe from a strawberry/rhubarb combination to one with cherry, which I think gives it a richer flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 can (20 ounces) cherry pie filling
CAKE:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CRUMB TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook rhubarb and lemon juice over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Combine sugar and cornstarch; add to rhubarb mixture. Cook and stir 5 minutes more until thickened and bubbly. Stir in pie filling; set aside to cool. , For cake, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, beat the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , Spread a little more than half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan Spread cooled filling over batter. Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls onto filling., For topping, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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"If you're a rhubarb lover, this cake is for you," says Judy Roy of Flaxcombe, Saskatchewan. "I'm a former home economics teacher, and I received this recipe at a housewarming party during my first year of teaching. I love to cook for my family and anyone else who likes good home baking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add milk; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in rhubarb. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Combine the cinnamon and remaining brown sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

FUDGY CHERRY RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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This is a quick coffeecake to stir together. I have rhubarb in my garden and combining it with chocolate is a favorite of mine. The cherries and pecans give the coffeecake a chewy and crunchy addition.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 15 pieces, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
2/3 cup oil
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together brown sugar, honey, oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Stir together dry ingredients and add to oil mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Add fruit and pecans, spread batter into well greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
  • Bake in a 375º for 25-30 minutes or until top is firm and cake starts to pull away from sides of the pan.
  • Serve warm with powdered sugar sprinkled over the top.
  • Yield: 15 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 200.5, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 21.6, Protein 4.3

CHERRY RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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this is similiar to a coffee cake I posted earlier..but it uses cherry pie filling which my husband prefers..both are really delicious

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups rhubarb
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
20 ounces cherry pie filling
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • in a saucepan, cook rhubarb and lemon juice over medium low heat for 5 minutes -- stirring often to prevent burining.
  • combine sugar and cornstarch; add to rhubarb mixture.
  • cook and stir 5 minutes more until thickened and bubbly.
  • stir in pie filling.set aside to cool.
  • to prepare cake:.
  • combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl -- cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • in a mixing bowl, beat buttermilk, eggs and vanilla.
  • add to flour mixture, stir just until mixture is moistened.
  • spread a little more than half of the batter into a greased 13x9 pan.
  • spread cooled filling over batter.
  • drop remaining batter by tspful onto filling.
  • to topping, combine sugar and flour.cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  • sprinkle over batter.
  • bake at 350* for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 313.9, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 44.3, Protein 4.6

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

Tips:

  • If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries. Be sure to thaw them and drain them well before using.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the rhubarb. This will help prevent the rhubarb from becoming stringy.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your baking pan before adding the batter. This will help prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Cherry rhubarb coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. It's perfect for potlucks and bake sales too. With its sweet and tart cherry rhubarb filling and its moist and tender crumb, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give cherry rhubarb coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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