SCANDINAVIAN RHUBARB CAKE

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Rhubarb is popular in Norway, used in cooking and eaten raw with sugar. This is a variant of a basic Norwegian recipe.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1 cup sugar, plus 1-2 tablespoons for rhubarb
1/4 cup melted butter, plus more for cake pan
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large stalk rhubarb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Slice rhubarb stalks into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them with 1-2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and spices.
  • In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs with 1 cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Add almond extract, melted butter, and milk and stir until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Pour batter into cake pan and scatter the rhubarb pieces over the top. Optional: sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Daniel Comeau
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for a special occasion.


Cesar Salas
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I love the almond flavor in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination that I've never had before.


Hamza Basharat
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good cake. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Shakil Pordan
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I've been looking for a good rhubarb cake recipe and this one is perfect! It's easy to follow and the cake turns out moist and delicious every time.


Shelby Yopp
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover rhubarb. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sushant Mohonto
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicious rhubarb filling. I'll definitely be making it again.


Namatovu Faridah
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly and the rhubarb flavor was barely noticeable.


victorious sasha
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I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but I really enjoyed this cake. The rhubarb flavor was subtle and it paired well with the sweet cake batter.


Alif We
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Luyolo Klaas
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for a special occasion.


Debbie Carpenter
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I love the combination of rhubarb and almond in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination that I've never had before.


U Sein Han
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This cake is absolutely stunning! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and I received so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper!


Mian Mehboob Bhargarh
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked and the rhubarb flavor was a bit too tart for my taste.


Ambika Rai
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This cake is a great way to use up rhubarb. I had a lot of rhubarb in my garden and this cake was a perfect way to use it up. It's also a very moist and flavorful cake.


Maxamed Cade
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the cake turned out great!


Moussa Dauda
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Altaf Ahmad
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The rhubarb gives the cake a lovely tartness that pairs perfectly with the sweet cake batter.


Mary Edeus
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This rhubarb cake is a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and tart rhubarb with the moist and flavorful cake is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and it disappeared quickly!