Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake is a delightful dessert that blends the tartness of rhubarb with the richness of buttermilk, creating a tender, moist cake. Topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust, it’s perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, appealing to both fruit lovers and cake enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 c. corn oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the buttermilk, brown sugar, egg, corn oil, and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the rhubarb and nuts.
  3. Pour the batter into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  4. Combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl and sprinkle over the batter.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1113 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 67g 86% DV
Carbs 108.2g 39% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 42.3g 85% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16714.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 557mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 143.5mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 217.8mg 17% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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