Rhubarb Cake is one of those recipes that instantly brings a sense of comfort the moment it comes out of the oven. I remember pulling this cake from the oven and being greeted by the warm, slightly tangy aroma of baked rhubarb mixed with sweet vanilla notes.
The top had turned beautifully golden, with a delicate crumbly streusel that added just the right amount of texture.
What makes this Rhubarb Cake special is the balance. The rhubarb adds a gentle tartness that keeps the sweetness from feeling overwhelming, while the sour cream gives the cake a soft, moist texture that melts in your mouth.
Rhubarb Cake is the kind of dessert that feels homemade in the best possible way—simple, honest, and deeply satisfying.
Key Ingredients in Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe
When I gathered the ingredients for this Rhubarb Cake, I realized how simple yet effective the combination is. Each component plays an important role in creating that perfect bite.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups diced rhubarb
Streusel:
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
Rhubarb Cake Recipe
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 12 servings
Description
Rhubarb Cake recipe made with fresh diced rhubarb, flour, sugar, eggs, and sour cream, finished with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. This moist, tender cake balances sweet and tangy flavors perfectly for a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups diced rhubarb
Streusel:
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
To make the cake: Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Stir in eggs and sour cream until smooth, then fold in rhubarb.
Pour into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
To make the streusel: Stir together sugar and butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in flour until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle mixture on top of cake, then dust lightly with cinnamon.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
If you enjoy Rhubarb Cake, you might also like Sheet Pan Breakfast for savory mornings.
How to Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Step-by-Step
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing and lightly flouring it.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Add the beaten eggs and sour cream, stirring until the batter becomes smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the diced rhubarb, making sure it is evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar and softened butter until smooth, then add flour to create a crumbly streusel.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter and lightly dust with cinnamon.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
If you enjoy recipes like Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, this cake offers a similar flavor profile in a softer, more comforting form.
Conclusion
- This Rhubarb Cake is a simple yet unforgettable dessert that brings together sweet and tangy flavors in the most comforting way.
- It’s easy to make, requires basic ingredients, and delivers a bakery-quality result at home.
- Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
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