Description
Oma’s Rhubarb Cake is a heartwarming dessert that combines the sweet-tart flavor of fresh rhubarb with a tender crumb and a delightful streusel topping. This family-favorite recipe evokes nostalgia and is perfect for any occasion, from cozy afternoon teas to festive gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this cake is sure to impress guests while also being a comforting treat for yourself. Serve it warm with whipped cream or chilled alongside coffee, and enjoy the flavors that tell a story of love and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For the streusel: 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs and sour cream; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced rhubarb.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish.
- For the streusel topping, combine sugar and butter until smooth, then mix in flour and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel over the batter.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg