RHUBARB CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE

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"This is our all-time favorite rhubarb recipe. I think it tastes best when both the cake and sauce are warm, but it is still excellent if just the sauce is warmed." -Karen Graham, Star, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar
LEMON SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in rhubarb., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in lemon zest and nutmeg. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Samson Ayinla
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This cake was a bit dry, but the lemon sauce helped to make it more moist.


Sanaullah Burdi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Andie OLIVARES
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


T Nabi
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This cake was delicious! The rhubarb gave it a nice tartness and the lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Mphumzi Sishuba
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I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but this cake was surprisingly good! The lemon sauce really made it.


Farilee Estevan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the lemon sauce helped to balance it out.


MADS MADS
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The rhubarb gave it a nice tartness and the lemon sauce was a perfect complement.


Japhet Mwacharo
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Umer Waqas
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This cake was delicious! The rhubarb gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The lemon sauce was also a great addition.


Syeada Mariam
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could have used more butter or oil.


Bearded Zaddy
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but the lemon sauce helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good cake.


DIYORBEK
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yusuf Abdullaziz
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This cake is so good! The rhubarb gives it a tartness that is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cake. The lemon sauce is also a great addition.


Varuna Sa
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement.


Thompson Carter
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This cake was easy to make and so delicious. The rhubarb gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again!


Gizelle Ramirez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. My family loved it!


Rudi Leukes
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This rhubarb cake with lemon sauce was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The lemon sauce added a refreshing brightness that complemented the cake perfectly. I will definitely be making thi