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Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce

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This Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce is a moist, tender cake studded with tangy rhubarb and topped with a warm, buttery vanilla sauce that soaks into every bite. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and tart, and makes a comforting dessert (or even a decadent brunch treat!).

Ingredients

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For the rhubarb cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)

  • 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb

For the butter sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Make the cake batter:

    • In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.

    • Beat in egg and vanilla.

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

    • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir until just combined.

    • Fold in chopped rhubarb.

  3. Bake the cake:

    • Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.

    • Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly.

  4. Make the butter sauce:

    • In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and cream.

    • Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

  5. Serve:

    • Slice the cake and serve warm with a generous drizzle of butter sauce over each piece. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • This cake is best served warm, but leftovers keep well covered at room temp or in the fridge for 2–3 days.

  • You can use frozen rhubarb—just thaw and drain well first.

  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter for extra warmth!

 

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