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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Toss chopped rhubarb with 1 tablespoon flour and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the floured rhubarb.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 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