Best 9 Orange Rhubarb Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our enticing Orange Rhubarb Coffee Cake. This delectable creation combines the vibrant zest of oranges and the tangy sweetness of rhubarb, harmonizing perfectly with a moist and tender coffee cake base. Each bite offers a burst of citrusy and fruity goodness, complemented by a rich crumb topping that adds a satisfying crunch. Whether you're hosting a brunch gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this Orange Rhubarb Coffee Cake is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Our comprehensive recipe guide includes variations for a gluten-free option and a streusel topping, ensuring everyone can savor this delightful treat. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your senses and transport you to a world of pure bliss.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB & ORANGE CAKE



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Make the most of seasonal fruit in this rustic bake with almond topping - serve it warm from the oven, as a pudding, or with afternoon tea

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

400g rhubarb , thickly sliced
280g golden caster sugar
225g butter , softened
finely grated zest and juice 1 orange
225g self-raising flour
100g pack ground almond
1 tsp baking powder
3 medium eggs
small handful flaked almonds
icing sugar , for dusting

Steps:

  • Tip the rhubarb into a bowl and sprinkle over 50g of the sugar. Stir so the rhubarb is covered, then set aside for 30 mins to draw out some of the juices (macerate). Meanwhile, grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm loose-bottomed, round cake tin with baking parchment and heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • Tip remaining sugar, the butter, orange zest and juice into a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until well blended. Add the flour, almonds, baking powder and eggs, then beat again until smooth. Fold in the rhubarb and any juices. Spoon into the tin and level the top.
  • Sprinkle with the flaked almonds, then bake in the centre of the oven for 1 hr-1 hr 15 mins until risen, golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cover with foil if the cake starts to brown too much during cooking. Leave in the tin for 15 mins before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack. Dust with a little icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe says spring. It is easy to prepare and even easier to eat. My family devours it and we are not dessert people. It is from the Company's Coming cookbook series.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in mixing bowl.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
  • Mix flour and baking soda together and fold into batter.
  • Stir in rhubarb.
  • Turn into greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Topping: Mix all ingredients together until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.4, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 127.7, Sodium 424.3, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 69.8, Protein 7.9

RHUBARB CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



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Since rhubarb grows well in our frigid climate, I freeze a lot of it. I have plenty on hand to make this old-fashioned coffee cake and other rhubarb treats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in rhubarb. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CAKE WITH ORANGE



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I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't a pie. If you know someone who hasn't tried rhubarb before, this is a great way to introduce them to it. -Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine rhubarb, strawberries, 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Pour into an 11x7-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Spoon over fruit. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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"If you're a rhubarb lover, this cake is for you," says Judy Roy of Flaxcombe, Saskatchewan. "I'm a former home economics teacher, and I received this recipe at a housewarming party during my first year of teaching. I love to cook for my family and anyone else who likes good home baking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add milk; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in rhubarb. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Combine the cinnamon and remaining brown sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

STRAWBERRY ORANGE RHUBARB CAKE



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Rhubarb and strawberries are baked into a moist cake with a hint of orange to make this delicious spring dessert.

Provided by Cathy H.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.
  • Place the rhubarb and strawberries into a bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup of sugar until fruit is coated. Pour into the prepared pan and spread out to cover the bottom. In a medium bowl, beat the remaining sugar with the butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the egg, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter, alternating with the buttermilk. Pour the batter over the fruit in the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 236.2 mg, Sugar 33.1 g

RHUBARB ORANGE



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, dessert

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 ounces rhubarb
1 blood or navel orange
2 vanilla beans
3 tablespoons Demerara sugar
2/3 cup creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cut the rhubarb into 2-to-2 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Finely grate the zest of half the orange over the rhubarb and then squeeze the juice of the whole orange into the bowl. Split the vanilla beans and scrape out the seeds and place both in the bowl. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
  • Pour the rhubarb into a baking dish and arrange the pieces so that they lie flat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the vanilla pods. Serve with creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 24 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

SOUR CREAM RHUBARB COFFEE CAKE



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This is an 'any time of day' cake that my mom used to make. Good warm or cold, this cake is incredibly moist inside, while the surface has a tiny bit of crisp from the sugar granules. Tangy rhubarb and sour cream are offset by the sweet cake and sugar sprinkle. It is DE-lish!

Provided by dcshoffman

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped rhubarb
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a separate large bowl until smooth, and stir in sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Stir flour mixture into sour cream mixture just until incorporated; pour batter into prepared baking dish. Spread rhubarb over batter. Mix white sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the rhubarb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

OMA'S RHUBARB CAKE



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Oma always makes this for her grand kids after she picks through her garden. Probably not good for the thighs but Oma's cooking is always good for the taste buds.

Provided by Alea

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sour cream
3 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup all-purpose flour
ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cups sugar, baking soda, salt and 2 cups flour. Stir in the eggs and sour cream until smooth, then fold in the rhubarb. Pour into the prepared dish and spread evenly. In a smaller bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup sugar and butter until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the cake then dust lightly with cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 252.5 mg, Sugar 38 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges. Use navel oranges for a sweeter flavor, or blood oranges for a more tart flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overcook the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when it's done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.
  • Serve the cake with your favorite toppings. Whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit are all great options.

Conclusion:

This orange rhubarb coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this orange rhubarb coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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