SCANDINAVIAN RHUBARB CAKE

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Rhubarb is popular in Norway, used in cooking and eaten raw with sugar. This is a variant of a basic Norwegian recipe.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1 cup sugar, plus 1-2 tablespoons for rhubarb
1/4 cup melted butter, plus more for cake pan
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large stalk rhubarb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Slice rhubarb stalks into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them with 1-2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and spices.
  • In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Add almond extract, melted butter, and milk and stir until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Pour batter into cake pan and scatter the rhubarb pieces over the top. Optional: sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Sanya Joseph
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not a big fan of rhubarb. The streusel topping was delicious, though.


Maqbool Hussain
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The rhubarb and almond streusel combination is amazing.


Anita Khanal
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the rhubarb.


Umar Sadiq
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The rhubarb gave it a nice tartness, and the streusel topping was delicious.


Jen Cockrell
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The rhubarb gave it a tart and tangy flavor, and the almond streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.