Indulge in a delightful culinary creation where sweet and tangy flavors harmoniously blend. The Coconut Rhubarb Spice Cake is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a moist and fluffy cake base bursting with the vibrant flavors of coconut and rhubarb. This irresistible treat is elevated with a creamy and tangy rhubarb sauce, adding a layer of delectable complexity. The recipe also includes a tantalizing Coconut-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake, where the rhubarb and coconut caramelize beautifully, creating a captivating presentation. Additionally, a mouthwatering Rhubarb-Coconut Galette awaits, showcasing a flaky crust encasing a delightful filling of rhubarb and coconut, complemented by a hint of cardamom. These delectable recipes offer a delightful twist on classic desserts, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BEST RHUBARB CAKE EVER!! (WITH COCONUT TOPPING)
This is my grandma's recipe that has been passed down through our family. Even people who don't like rhubarb LOVE this cake!! You can't beat the coconut topping you broil on top!! Yum!!
Provided by Amy Loo
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash rhubarb & dice.
- Combine the rhubarb with the 1/2 cup of sugar, set aside.
- Combine the remaining ingrediants, mix on medium to high speed for at least a minute.
- Add the rhubarb & sugar mixture into the batter.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan, bake at 350 for about 1 hour (you may want to start checking on it at 45 minutes depending on your oven).
- Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes.
- Combine Topping ingrediants in a small saucepan, over medium heat disolve the sugar and melt the butter.
- Spread onto the top of the cake, then place under the broiler until topping begins to bubble (Be careful not to burn!).
- Remove from oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 241.9, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 42.2, Protein 3.6
RHUBARB SPICE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE
My mother got this recipe back in the 1950's from the minister's wife. It's been a family favorite ever since--even for those who claim to dislike rhubarb.
Provided by PRICKLY PEAR
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.
- To make the Lemon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix together 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extract (if desired). Stir in 1 or 2 drops yellow food coloring, if using.
- Serve slices of cake with the warm lemon sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 339.9 mg, Sugar 51.1 g
COCONUT CHEESECAKE & RHUBARB COMPOTE
I took my daughter's love of cheesecake plus my mom's love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too. -Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 16 servings (3-1/2 cups compote).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. (3-in.-deep) springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., Break graham crackers into quarters; place in a food processor. Add coconut and sugar; pulse until fine crumbs form. While pulsing, add melted butter just until blended. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of prepared pan., For cheesecake, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, vanilla and lemon juice. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in coconut. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 80-90 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. , In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar and orange juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly; transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate cheesecake and compote overnight, covering cheesecake when completely cooled., Remove rim from springform pan. If desired, press additional coconut onto sides of cheesecake. Serve with compote, warmed if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
RHUBARB SPICE CAKE
Wonderfully moist and reminiscent of an old-fashioned gingerbread. Heat up a thick slice in the microwave and have it for pud with a dollop of custard
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Supper, Treat
Time 1h20m
Yield Cuts into 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and put the kettle on. Butter and line a deep 20cm square cake tin. Sift the flour and spices into a bowl. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in the food processor, then beat in the golden syrup. Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in 200ml boiling water, then gradually pour through the spout of the processor. Pulse in the flour, then add the eggs, mixing briefly. Remove the bowl from the processor, then gently stir in the rhubarb.
- Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 50-60 mins, until the cake feels firm to the touch and springs back when pressed. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.89 milligram of sodium
OLD-FASHIONED RHUBARB CAKE
My great-aunt gave me this rhubarb cake recipe. It's especially delicious when rhubarb is in season, and tastes even better with the old-fashioned milk topping. But you'll love it even with frozen rhubarb and "modern-day" whipped topping! -Mairlyn Homola, Hazel, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add egg; beat well. Combine buttermilk and vanilla; set aside. , Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk/vanilla to the creamed mixture. Stir in rhubarb. Spread in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Combine the remaining sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 minutes. , For topping, combine all ingredients; pour over individual squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
RHUBARB SPICE CAKE
These delicious spice cakes served with sweetened whipped cream are perfect for an anytime dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat flour, 1 1/4 cups of the sugar and remaining ingredients except rhubarb, nuts and whipped cream with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in rhubarb. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with nuts and remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve with Sweetened Whipped Cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
RHUBARB SPICE CAKE
Make and share this Rhubarb Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kbksmama
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat flour, 1 1/4 cups of the sugar and remaining ingredients except rhubarb, nuts and whipped cream with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in rhubarb. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with nuts and remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve with Sweetened Whipped Cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 19.5, Protein 4.4
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This Coconut Rhubarb Spice Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The coconut and rhubarb add a unique and delicious flavor combination. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just a casual snack, this cake is sure to be a hit.
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