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Slices of rhubarb crumb cake on top of each other.

Rhubarb Crumb Cake

Megan Weimer
This rhubarb crumb cake has a soft and moist vanilla cake base topped with a layer of tart fresh rhubarb. A sweet, buttery streusel topping is sprinkled on top, adding a delicious crunch to each bite.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Crumble Topping

Cake

Rhubarb Topping

  • 3 stalks rhubarb chopped
  • 2 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Chop your rhubarb and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and lightly grease a 9x9" square baking pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

For the Crumb

  • Mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and flour together in a small bowl with a spoon until crumbles form. Place in the fridge to chill.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup all purpose flour

For the Cake

  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until combined.
    1 ½ cup all purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Add the softened butter and beat on low with a hand mixer or stand mixer until it looks like wet sand.
    ⅔ cup unsalted butter
  • Mix in the eggs and vanilla with the mixer on low.
    2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Stream in the buttermilk as the mixer runs on low. Turn the speed up to medium and mix until smooth and well combined.
    ½ cup buttermilk
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly with an offset spatula or butter knife.
  • Toss the chopped rhubarb and orange zest together in a medium bowl.
    3 stalks rhubarb, 2 tablespoon orange zest
  • Sprinkle the rhubarb on top of the cake batter, not pressing it in.
  • Generously sprinkle the crumble on top.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then pull on the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan. Place it on a wire cooling rack and let it come to room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!

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Notes

Weigh the flour in grams with a food scale for best results. If you don't have one, fluff the flour up in the bag before scooping it into your measuring cup. Swipe off the excess.
Nutritional information is an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.
Storage: Store at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Freezing: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let a slice thaw on the counter for a few hours or in the refrigerator overnight when you're ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2.8gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 49.2mgSodium: 81.8mgPotassium: 72.4mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 19.5gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 44.4mgIron: 0.9mg
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