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Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Orange

1 review
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake:55 min

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Apr. 16, 2022

I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't a pie. If you know someone who hasn't tried rhubarb before, this is a great way to introduce them to it. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

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buttermilk

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Rhubarb

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Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Orange

1 review
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 55 min
Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • Whipped cream, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine rhubarb, strawberries, 2/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Pour into an 11x7-in. baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Spoon over fruit. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional orange zest.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 322 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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