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German Rhubarb Cake

Delicious German Rhubarb Cake Your Family Will Love

This Traditional German Rhubarb Cake is a must-try, balancing tangy rhubarb with a buttery cake, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: German
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Feel free to swap with salted butter (just reduce added salt)
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Use 1¼ cups for lighter sweetness or coconut sugar for sugar-free
  • 4 large Eggs For a vegan alternative, use 1 cup of applesauce or 4 flax eggs
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a nutty substitute
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free blend for gluten-free needs
  • 2 tsps Baking Powder No substitutes necessary
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Reduce to ¼ tsp if using salted butter
For the Rhubarb
  • 3-4 cups Fresh Rhubarb, chopped Substitute with strawberries, raspberries, or green apples if needed
For the Tossing Mixture
  • 2 tbsp Flour, for tossing with rhubarb No substitute needed
For the Finish
  • Powdered Sugar Optional, for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then add 2 tsps of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of flour, 2 tsps of baking powder, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Fold into the wet ingredients.
  5. Chop 3-4 cups of fresh rhubarb and toss in 2 tbsp of flour. Fold into the batter gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool for 1-2 hours, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep leftovers covered for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 4 days in the fridge.

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