RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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Growing up, this recipe was a favorite of mine. I couldn't wait for the rhubarb to ripen so Mom could bake this delicious coffee cake. Now this special recipe is part of my own collection. -Angie Fehr, Ottosen, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings (1-2/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in rhubarb. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving., For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Leo Tygon
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This coffee cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Regina Bollerud
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I'm not a baker, but this coffee cake was easy to make and turned out great! The caramel sauce was a bit tricky to make, but it was worth the effort.


Slindile Mnguni
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This coffee cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed it. The rhubarb gave it a unique flavor that I really liked.


RubyAnn Bray
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I made this coffee cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mary Mior
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This coffee cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Christobal Dominguez
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I'm not a baker, but this coffee cake was easy to make and turned out great! The caramel sauce was a bit tricky to make, but it was worth the effort.


TinkyWinky
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This coffee cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed it. The rhubarb gave it a unique flavor that I really liked.


Elisa Mphafudi
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I made this coffee cake for my friends and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


EltroNaculos Bv
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This coffee cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Saviour Uchi
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I'm not a baker, but this coffee cake was easy to make and turned out great! The caramel sauce was a bit tricky to make, but it was worth the effort.


Abhishek Yadav
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This coffee cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed it. The rhubarb gave it a unique flavor that I really liked.


Jade Turner
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I made this coffee cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhagarathi Karki
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This coffee cake was delicious! The rhubarb gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelvin Floyd
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Not a fan. The cake was dry and the rhubarb was too tart. I won't be making this again.


Mvelase Matshoba
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The caramel sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed this recipe.


Abin Rai
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I'm not usually a fan of rhubarb, but this coffee cake changed my mind. The tartness of the rhubarb balanced out the sweetness of the cake perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elsa Moges
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This rhubarb coffee cake was a hit at my brunch party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.