Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tart rhubarb, sweet streusel topping, and warm vanilla sauce with this Rhubarb Streusel Cake recipe. Perfect for a cozy dessert or sweet brunch treat!
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the warm vanilla sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Prepare batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make streusel topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare vanilla sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the milk and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- Serve: Serve the cake warm with a drizzle of the warm vanilla sauce.
Notes
- The vanilla sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
