Best 9 Rhubarb Buttermilk Coffee Cake Recipes

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Rhubarb buttermilk coffee cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat. Its combination of tart rhubarb, tangy buttermilk, and sweet cake batter creates a flavor profile that is both unique and satisfying. With its moist texture and crumbly topping, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. The best recipes for rhubarb buttermilk coffee cake often include simple ingredients that can be easily found at your local grocery store. From the sweet and tangy rhubarb to the creamy buttermilk, each ingredient plays an important role in creating a delicious and memorable coffee cake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



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Since rhubarb grows well in our frigid climate, I freeze a lot of it. I have plenty on hand to make this old-fashioned coffee cake and other rhubarb treats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in rhubarb. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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 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

BUTTERMILK-RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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Rhubarb season is coming so I thought I'd post this recipe that I got from my Aunt. I believe it's a Mollie Katzen recipe as my Aunt loves her stuff.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb (1/4-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° (325° if you're using a glass pan). Place rhubarb in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Let stand while preparing the batter.
  • Spray an 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar in an electric mixer, until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until uniformly blended. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir thoroughly, but minimally, until combined, don't overmix.
  • Fold in the rhubarb and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. The batter will be stiff and you'll have to work with it a little, spreading it in the pan. Don't worry if it doesn't look completely uniform in the pan.
  • Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top of the batter.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted all the way into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 292, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 23, Protein 4.3

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



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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.

RHUBARB BUNDT CAKE



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A swirl of rhubarb jam graces the center of this vanilla-y Bundt cake. This is one of those cakes that keeps well for several days, and may even taste better on the 2nd or 3rd day after baking.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Rhubarb Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups finely chopped rhubarb
½ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ¾ cups white sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Combine rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until rhubarb has broken down and mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Place mixture into a heat-safe bowl and place into the refrigerator to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt® pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a small bowl.
  • Cream butter, oil, and sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat mixture for another 3 minutes on medium-high speed until batter has lightened in color. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Add in half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined. Add in remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt® pan and smooth into an even layer. Remove rhubarb jam from fridge, and carefully spoon over the batter. Place dollops of remaining batter over the jam, and gently smooth into an even layer; taking care to cover the jam completely.
  • Place pan into preheated oven and bake until a bamboo skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 30 minutes before gently running a knife around the edges to loosen. Invert cake onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 300.2 mg

Tips:

  • Choose fresh rhubarb: Look for stalks that are firm and bright red in color. Avoid any stalks that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the rhubarb properly: Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch pieces. If the rhubarb is very thick, you may want to peel it before cutting it.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the coffee cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overcook the coffee cake: The coffee cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overcooking will make the coffee cake dry and crumbly.
  • Serve the coffee cake warm: Rhubarb buttermilk coffee cake is best served warm. You can reheat it in the microwave or oven if desired.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb buttermilk coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its sweet and tart flavor, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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