Best 11 Rhubarb Compote Cake Recipes

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Rhubarb compote cake is a classic dessert that combines the tart flavor of rhubarb with the sweetness of cake. With its vibrant pink color and tangy taste, rhubarb compote cake is a delightful addition to any tea party, brunch, or potluck gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and visually stunning rhubarb compote cake.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB COMPOTE CAKE



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This is one of my favorite recipes handed down to me from my grandmother. I used to help her pick the rhubarb.

Provided by samantha

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 apples - peeled, cored, and diced
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine rhubarb, apples, 1/2 cup white sugar, and water together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir rhubarb mixture until rhubarb is tender and compote is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix 2/3 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir milk and stir into the sugar mixture. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix flour mixture into wet mixture until batter is just moistened; pour into the prepared baking dish. Spoon enough compote over cake to make about 1/2-inch-thick layer, reserving any leftover compote for another use.
  • Stir oats, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup white sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over compote layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

RHUBARB COMPOTE CAKE RECIPE



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This rhubarb compote cake recipe is a nice way to make use of fresh rhubarbs. The oatmeal crumb topping contrasts nicely with the tender filling.

Provided by Lydia Mitchelle

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

For Rhubarb Compote:
8 stalks cut into ½-inch pieces rhubarb
3 peeled, cored, and diced apples
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
For Cake:
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
For Crumb Topping:
1½ cups rolled oats
½ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine rhubarb, apples, ½ cup white sugar, and water together in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir rhubarb mixture for about 10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender and compote is thickened.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix ⅔ cup white sugar, ¼ cup margarine, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Stir milk and stir into the sugar mixture.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  • Mix flour mixture into the wet mixture until batter is just moistened; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon enough compote over the cake to make about ½-inch-thick layer, reserving any leftover compote for other uses.
  • Stir oats, ½ cup margarine, ½ cup white sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over compote layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 41.70g, Cholesterol 11.14mg, Fat 9.84g, Fiber 2.39g, Protein 3.28g, SaturatedFat 2.02g, ServingSize 16.00, Sodium 161.34mg, Sugar 0.00, UnsaturatedFat 4.44g

ROASTED RHUBARB COMPOTE



Roasted Rhubarb Compote image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 3 rhubarb stalks into 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a small baking dish and toss with 1/2 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Roast at 350 degrees F until soft, about 25 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Serve over ice cream or pound cake.

STILTON CHEESECAKE WITH RHUBARB COMPOTE



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Provided by Michael Noble

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Cheese     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Blue Cheese     Cream Cheese     Spice     Port     Spring     Chill     Rhubarb     Shavuot     Sour Cream     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

For shortbread crust
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened
For filling
1/2 lb Stilton, rind discarded and cheese crumbled (1 cup)
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
For rhubarb compote
1/2 cup Port
1/2 cup sugar
24 pink peppercorns, coarsely crushed
2 pounds trimmed rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (6 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar for caramel topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Make shortbread crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Blend together flour and sugar with an electric mixer. Add butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse meal (it will not form a dough). Transfer to a buttered 24-centimeter springform pan and press evenly onto bottom. Bake in middle of oven until pale golden, about 30 minutes, then cool in pan on a rack.
  • Reduce temperature to 300°F.
  • Make filling:
  • Beat together crumbled Stilton, cream cheese, and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Beat in flour and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream and vanilla, then pour filling over cooled crust in pan.
  • Bake cheesecake in middle of oven until puffed and pale golden around edge, about 1‚ hours. Transfer cake in pan to rack and run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours. Remove side of pan and transfer cake to a plate.
  • Make compote while cake is cooling:
  • Boil Port, 1/2 cup sugar, and peppercorns in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, stirring until sugar is dissolved, until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 2 to 3 minutes. Add rhubarb and gently stir to coat. Simmer rhubarb, stirring gently once after 5 minutes, until just tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a bowl. Chill compote, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours.
  • Make optional caramel topping:
  • Just before serving, sprinkle tablespoons sugar evenly over cheesecake and heat with a blowtorch, moving flame back and forth just over sugar until evenly melted and caramelized.

RHUBARB COMPOTE



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Simple is best. Two ingredients can produce a lovely dessert. Serve this compote on its own or with whipped cream or ice cream. You can also use it on pancakes, crepes, or toast.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 ounces fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb pieces into a medium pot and sprinkle with sugar. Stir well to make sure rhubarb is completely covered with sugar. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes, stirring once, so natural juices will be released.
  • Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Turn down heat and simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Serve compote warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 13 g

RHUBARB COMPOTE



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Because it's very tart, rhubarb is always cooked with sugar (or other sweetener). It is often combined with red fruits, such as strawberries or raspberries, to enhance the color and complement the flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 3/4 pounds rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 piece (1 inch) fresh peeled ginger, finely grated

Steps:

  • Stir together rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan (off heat); let stand until rhubarb releases some liquid, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has broken down but some whole pieces remain, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place ginger in a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl. Press down firmly with a spoon until juices are released (to yield about 1 teaspoon). Discard solids. Stir ginger juice into rhubarb mixture.
  • Let sauce cool completely before serving over ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake, or using to make parfaits.

RHUBARB COMPOTE



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Provided by Mary Cech

Categories     Sauce     Dessert     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spring     Vegan     Rhubarb     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh rhubarb (from about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Transfer rhubarb mixture to bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

ALMOND CAKE WITH RHUBARB COMPOTE AND STRAWBERRIES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, dessert, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Butter for pan
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 egg whites
1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
1 375-milliliter bottle orange muscat wine
1 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split
4 stalks rhubarb, trimmed, cut into 1 1/4-inch lengths and then cut lengthwise into thin slices
18 strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 10-inch cake pan, and set aside. Place the almonds and the sugar in a food processor, and process until the almonds are ground. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in the flour and salt until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir the butter and one third of the egg whites into the dry mixture. Gently fold in the remaining whites. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Place on a rack to cool for 10 minutes. Turn cake out of the pan, turn upright, and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the compote. Combine the wine, water, sugar and vanilla bean in a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add the rhubarb. Poach for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the rhubarb to a bowl, and set aside. Return the pan to the heat, and boil until liquid has reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Set aside. When cool, pour the liquid over the rhubarb.
  • Assemble just before serving. Cut the cake into wedges. Spoon the compote onto 6 plates, and top with a wedge of cake. Place strawberry slices over cake, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 788, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 270 milligrams, Sugar 71 grams, TransFat 1 gram

RHUBARB COMPOTE FOR RHUBARB SHORTCAKES



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This compote tastes great on top of yogurt or use it to make our Rhubarb Shortcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
Yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, raisins, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon stick. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb begins to break down, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick before using. Serve on top of yogurt, if desired.

RHUBARB COMPOTE



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This rhubarb compote is wonderful to have around, whether you eat it on pancakes, yogurt or just a spoon, and it couldn't be easier to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     condiments, jams, jellies and preserves

Time 15m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

3/4 pound rhubarb, cubed (about 3 to 4 cups)
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine rhubarb with sugar over low heat. When the rhubarb starts to soften, but before it falls apart, about 5 minutes, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a bowl.
  • Cook down the remaining liquid in the pan until it thickens and turns syrupy, about 5 minutes longer. (This condenses and intensifies the rhubarb flavor.) Add the syrup to the bowl with the rhubarb and let cool. Compote will keep for at least a week in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 168, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams

COCONUT CHEESECAKE & RHUBARB COMPOTE



Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote image

I took my daughter's love of cheesecake plus my mom's love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too. -Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings (3-1/2 cups compote).

Number Of Ingredients 17

14 whole graham crackers
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
COMPOTE:
6 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice or water
Additional toasted coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. (3-in.-deep) springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., Break graham crackers into quarters; place in a food processor. Add coconut and sugar; pulse until fine crumbs form. While pulsing, add melted butter just until blended. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of prepared pan., For cheesecake, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, vanilla and lemon juice. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in coconut. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 80-90 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. , In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar and orange juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly; transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate cheesecake and compote overnight, covering cheesecake when completely cooled., Remove rim from springform pan. If desired, press additional coconut onto sides of cheesecake. Serve with compote, warmed if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a store-bought pie crust. Just be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender or a potato masher to mix the rhubarb and sugar together.
  • For a sweeter compote, add more sugar to taste. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for extra flavor.
  • Be sure to let the compote cool completely before pouring it into the cake batter. Otherwise, it will make the batter too runny.
  • For a professional-looking cake, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

This rhubarb compote cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet cake is sure to please everyone. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover rhubarb from your garden. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this rhubarb compote cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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