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Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and tender coffee cake filled with tart rhubarb and topped with a buttery streusel crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing rhubarb)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Toss chopped rhubarb with 1 tablespoon flour and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Stir in sour cream until well combined.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  8. Fold in the floured rhubarb.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  10. To make the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly.
  11. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.
  12. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  13. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute yogurt for sour cream if desired.
  • Frozen rhubarb can be used; thaw and drain well before using.
  • This cake keeps well for 2–3 days when stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg