Rhubarb Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 ½ cups rhubarb, diced into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until smooth.
4. Toss the rhubarb pieces with a tablespoon of flour. Fold in the rhubarb to the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Verdict & Serving Suggestions:

This Rhubarb Cake is a perfect way to enjoy this tangy vegetable in a sweet and moist dessert. The cake has a tender crumb that pairs perfectly with the tart rhubarb chunks throughout the cake.

Serve this cake as a delicious breakfast treat or top it off with whipped cream for a decadent dessert after dinner. Enjoy!