Rhubarb Coffee Cake
This is a moist sour cream coffee cake studded with beautiful pieces of rhubarb and topped with a sweet-cinnamon streusel. It’s a great way to enjoy rhubarb while it’s in season.
To my disappointment, my rhubarb plant did not come back this year. I must have not given it enough love and attention last summer. However, both of my neighbours on either side of me have healthy rhubarb plants, and they both said I can help myself whenever I want. Yay for great neighbours!
This rhubarb cake starts with my favorite sour cream coffee cake batter. The recipe is actually low in fat because there is only 1/4 cup of butter and 1 egg in it. Yet it still has a buttery-rich taste to it. The sour cream is the magic ingredient that makes the cake so moist and tender.
Then comes the beautifully colored rhubarb which gives the cake a gorgeous pop of pink and red while providing a soft delicate texture and lovely tangy taste. Last but not least is the streusel which gives the cake a crispy finish and sweetness to contrast the tartness of the rhubarb. It also provides a wonderful cinnamon scent that just makes your mouth water.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10
Description
This is a moist sour cream coffee cake studded with beautiful pieces of rhubarb and topped with a sweet-cinnamon streusel.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (115g) full-fat or light sour cream (not fat-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup (125g) rhubard, chopped into 1/4″ pieces
Streusel
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 8″ or 9″ springform pan. Set aside.
- Toss together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until combined. Then beat in the egg, followed by the sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Stir in the flour until just combined. Batter will be thick. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Layer the rhubarb on top.
- To make the streusel: toss together the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add in the melted butter and mix everything together until all is moistened. Sprinkle on top of cake.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
This cake can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in saran and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best served the day of or the day after.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: rhubarb cake, rhubarb recipe, coffee cake
9 Comments on “Rhubarb Coffee Cake”
Do you think I could sub plain greek yogurt for the sour cream?
Yes, you can:) Enjoy!
I made this recipe and although it tasted good, for some reason it didn’t rise as it was supposed to. It was a little denser. Any suggestions as to what I did wrong?
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Sorry to hear your cake didn’t rise. Perhaps there was not enough leavening agents or maybe they have expired causing the cake not to rise as it should have. Also, what size pan did you use? I used an 8″ round, so my cake would be thicker than if you used a 9″ round. I hope that helps and please feel free to reply back with any further questions.
This looks beautiful! I can’t wait to try it!
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I tried braising Rhubarb once at school and never tried to make desserts with it. The cake looks delicious!
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Thanks Charlotte, and have a great day!
I am really sussed about seeing rhubarb recipes, as it is something I plan to start growing here next year. Thanks, and also thanks for posting this at FiestaFriday!
Thank you for stopping by!