Rhubarb Dessert Cake

Name: Rhubarb Dessert Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings

I have shared this recipe with many people since it was passed on to me by a relative. I freeze rhubarb when it’s in season so I can make it year-round.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, combine butter and brown sugar. Top with rhubarb.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, water and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over rhubarb.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 267 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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