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Sour Cream Rhubarb Cake

Sour Cream Rhubarb Cake for a Sumptuous Summer Treat

Delight in the tangy flavor of Sour Cream Rhubarb Cake, a perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Save some for flouring the pan
  • 1.25 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.125 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Can be swapped with cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 2 Eggs Beaten, use real eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is an alternative
  • 3 cups Diced Rhubarb Fresh or thawed, drain thawed rhubarb
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the crumble
  • 0.25 cup Salted Butter Softened, use unsalted if desired
  • 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps bind the crumble
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your materials.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
  3. Add beaten eggs and sour cream into the dry mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the diced rhubarb.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan and level the top.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the batter evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful finish.

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