RHUBARB CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE

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"This is our all-time favorite rhubarb recipe. I think it tastes best when both the cake and sauce are warm, but it is still excellent if just the sauce is warmed." -Karen Graham, Star, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar
LEMON SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in rhubarb., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in lemon zest and nutmeg. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Angeline Segura
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I'm not sure about rhubarb, but this cake looks amazing.


Musthakeem Nadaf
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it this weekend.


Mintu Khan
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


busi sthole
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This cake is a keeper!


Barry Mote
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.


Mansurkhan
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This is one of my favorite rhubarb recipes.


Shorty Ruiz
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves rhubarb.


Queen baby
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The lemon sauce really makes this cake.


Kashif Ansari
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This cake is a great way to use up extra rhubarb.


Joshua Aaron
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I'll definitely be making this again.


qazi khalil
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Perfect for a spring dessert!


Eric Malyshevskiy
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Delicious!


Darragh McLaughlin
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The rhubarb and lemon flavors were perfect together.


Nathan timothy Improve gift
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I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but I thought this cake was delicious! The lemon sauce really made it.


Nabiil Umar
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but the lemon sauce helped to balance it out.


milica vukcevic
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I love rhubarb and this cake is a great way to use it. The lemon sauce is a nice addition.


Tshiamo Thabane
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The lemon sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Rana umer
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of rhubarb and lemon. I will definitely be making it again.


I Vera
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This rhubarb cake was delightful! The tartness of the rhubarb balanced perfectly with the sweetness of the cake. The lemon sauce added a wonderful citrus flavor that really brightened up the dish.