RHUBARB-ALMOND CAKE

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It might feel like you're beating the batter for a long time, but that's what gives this cake an airy lift. Stay with it!

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Almond     Spring     Rhubarb     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for pan
1 pound rhubarb stalks, trimmed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup blanched almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 large eggs
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Special Equipment
One 11x8" tart pan or one 9"-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter tart pan and sprinkle with sugar, tapping out excess. Slice rhubarb in half lengthwise (quarter if very large). Set 8 of the prettiest pieces aside for the top of the cake; chop remaining rhubarb into 1/2" pieces. Pulse flour, almonds, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until almonds are finely ground (texture should be sandy).
  • Place 1 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve pod for another use. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend first egg before adding second. Beat until mixture is pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients, followed by yogurt. Beat, scraping down the sides of bowl as needed, just to combine (batter will be thick). Fold in chopped rhubarb and scrape batter into prepared pan. Smooth batter and arrange reserved rhubarb over top; sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar.
  • Place tart pan on a large rimmed baking sheet (to catch any rogue juices) and bake, rotating once, until cake is golden brown and rhubarb on top is soft and beginning to brown, 70-80 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cake cool before removing from pan.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be baked 3 days ahead. Keep tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Mohammad Faizan
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Meh.


Raihan Uddin (Raihan)
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This cake is a keeper!


Data Analytics
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Acio Prossy
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Not bad, but not great either.


David Dikitele
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Delicious! The perfect combination of tart and sweet.


Raja Prasai
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The cake was not very good. The rhubarb was too tart and the streusel topping was too dry.


Boney Instinct
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The cake was a bit dry, but the streusel topping was delicious. I would make it again with some adjustments.


Chang Thar Mee
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This cake was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again!


Panda RX
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This cake was not very good. The streusel topping was too dry.


Ruby Sahani
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still good.


paige halpin
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This cake was so good! I will definitely be making it again.


Altay Studio
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This cake was amazing! The perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Baphe Matshangaza
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This cake was a hit! Everyone at my party loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Ogunleye Toyosi
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This cake was delicious! I loved the combination of rhubarb and almond. The streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Ivana murahwa
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked and the streusel topping was a bit dry. I probably won't make this recipe again.


Ehab Moneir
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more sugar or a different type of fruit. The streusel topping was good though.


NYANZI SELF MADE
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This is the best rhubarb almond cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is perfectly crunchy. I love the combination of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again!


MD Riyad Hassan
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The rhubarb gives it a lovely tartness that is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the almonds. The streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again!


Qubsuma Arsii
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. The cake was easy to make and didn't take too long. I will definitely be making this again!


LetMeIn
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This rhubarb almond cake is a delightful treat! The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet almond is simply irresistible. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the streusel topping adds a nice crunchy texture. I highly recommend this recipe!